Making Strawberry Pretzel Salad is a straightforward process. Follow these easy steps for a delicious outcome:

1. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).

2. Make Crust: In a medium bowl, combine crushed pretzels, melted butter, and granulated sugar. Mix well.

3. Spread Crust: Press the pretzel mixture evenly into a 9×13 inch baking dish. Bake in the preheated oven for 10 minutes. Remove and let cool completely.

4. Prepare Cream Cheese Layer: In a large bowl, beat the softened cream cheese and powdered sugar until smooth and creamy.

5. Add Whipped Topping: Gently fold in the whipped topping until well combined.

6. Spread Cream Cheese Mixture: Once the pretzel crust is completely cool, spread the cream cheese mixture evenly over it.

7. Prepare Strawberry Layer: In a separate bowl, dissolve the strawberry gelatin in 2 cups of boiling water. Stir until fully dissolved. Allow to cool slightly.

8. Add Strawberries: Once the gelatin is cool but not set, stir in the sliced strawberries.

9. Pour Gelatin Mixture: Carefully pour the strawberry gelatin mixture over the cream cheese layer.

10. Chill: Cover the dish with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or overnight for best results.