The Crust
Preheat oven to 350. Combine the pretzel crumbs, butter, and sugar. Press firmly inot a springform pan, pressing all the way up the edges. Use the bottom of a glass to press it very firmly into the bottom. Bake for about 10 minutes, then sprimkle the bottom with the chocolate chipsand bake five minutes more. spread the melted chocolate chips with a spoon or offsetspatula. Allow to cool completely before filling.
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Beat together the peanut butter, cream cheese, vanilla and powdered sugar. Whisk in about 1/2 C of the cool whip to lighten and then gently fold in 1 1/2 C more of the cool whip (this will leave 2C for the top). Pour the filling into the cooled crust. Spread remaining cool whip onto the top. Top with reese's cups if desired. This can be frozen or refrigerated until time to eat it.
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