Snickers Caramel Apple Salad – a creamy, dreamy salad made with Snickers candy bars, pudding and whipped topping!
For those of you who think it’s a good idea to add more apples vs. candy, I support you, but you’re not going to win the blue ribbon at the fair if you know what I’m saying.
You know how sometimes you see this salad looking more sticky than creamy? Whomever prepared it most likely used regular Cool Whip, and they probably mixed in the Cool Whip after they added the apples. Always prepare the Cool Whip mixture first, before you add any of the other ingredients. Truth.
You’re going to get lots of oohs and ahhs, so just anticipate it. It’s always nice to head home after a potluck with an empty bowl, isn’t it? #Lifegoals
Snickers Caramel Apple Salad
A creamy, dreamy salad made with Snickers candy bars, pudding and whipped topping!
- Category: Salad
Ingredients
- 4 medium-sized apples
- 8 regular-size Snickers candy bars
- 5.1 oz. package of vanilla instant pudding (do not prepare)
- 1 cup milk
- 16 oz. Creamy Cool Whip (You may need to buy two containers to get to 16 oz. I’ve never seen the Creamy offered in a larger container than a 12 oz.)
- Caramel ice cream topping (optional)
Instructions
- Chop up your apples and snickers bars. Some people say freezing them and then pounding them with a hammer works for them. For me, I cut each Snickers bar in half and then just cut horizontally into small pieces with a chef’s knife.
- Whisk pudding packet with milk and Cool Whip until combined. It’s helpful to also use a spatula to make sure you’re getting any dry pudding at the bottom of the bowl mixed in as well.
- Mix the chopped up apples and Snickers bars into the pudding mixture. Refrigerate for at least one hour.
- Before serving, sprinkle some extra chopped up Snickers on top of the salad (here’s where those extra candy bars come in handy) and drizzle with caramel for a decadent touch.
Sara, I am so with you! The more Snickers the better 🙂 I love this salad and haven’t made it in ages. You have inspired me!
Aww. . .Amy, thanks so much for your kind words. You definitely can’t go wrong with any recipe that contains Snickers bars! Enjoy the salad!
So much yes. This looks SO darn good and will be so perfect for the next picnic/BBQ!! Love!
Would cortland apples work for this recipe??
They sure will!
Hi Sara, I’m making the caramel apple salad for a ladies luncheon tomorrow, can I make this and it be good overnight? or will apples turn?
Hi Revia, I’m sorry my reply is so late. I hope your luncheon went well. My recommendation would be to not to cut the apples too far ahead of time. Walmart does sell pre-sliced apples that will not brown so you could always go that route as well.
Sara, this is perfection. I love snickers and I love caramel, so this sounds like the perfect treat. I am sure that this is one dish that would be a challenge to turn down.
Yes, thanks, Kim! It’s a family favorite for sure and one of the few “salads” my kids will eat! 🙂
Hey Sara,
Thanks for this recipe. I love Snickers a lot and have been eating it for as long as I can remember. However, I have never thought of it this way. Can I use strawberries instead of apples when making mine?
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You could try strawberries! I’ve always used apples but that could be a fun twist for sure!
Yummy!! Love this treat