Pretzel Salad - Red, White and Blue Foods

1 package package pretzel sticks

1 Tablespoon olive oil

2 Tablespoons butter

1 Tablespoon brown sugar

1 8-ounce block cream cheese, softened

½-⅔ cup powdered sugar

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

1 cup whipped cream

Ingredients (optional)

Instant pudding

Jello

Fresh fruit

Whipped cream

Break pretzel sticks in small bits and toast in skillet with olive oil, butter. Remove from heat and sprinkle on brown sugar. Mix and set to cool. When cooled, put in bottom of serving container. Mix cream cheese, powdered sugar and vanilla until fluffy. Add whipped cream and layer on top of pretzels. Next, prepare pudding or jello and layer on top of whipped cream mixture. Top with fresh fruit of your choice and finish with additional whipped cream.