Classic & Easy Snickers Salad Dessert
This sweet, creamy Snickers Salad uses tart apples, candy bar pieces, and a fluffy base. It is a simple, no-bake recipe perfect for potlucks and gatherings.
- Prep Time: 15 min
- Cook Time: 0 min
- Total Time: 45 min
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No Bake
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 6 large Granny Smith apples, cored and chopped
- 1 (3.4 ounce) package instant vanilla pudding mix
- 1 cup cold milk
- 8 ounces whipped topping (like Cool Whip), thawed
- 6 standard size Snickers candy bars, chopped
- 1/4 cup chopped pecans or peanuts (optional)
- 2 tablespoons caramel sauce (optional, for drizzling)
Instructions
- In a large bowl, whisk together the instant vanilla pudding mix and cold milk until the mixture thickens, about 2 minutes.
- Gently fold the thawed whipped topping into the pudding mixture until just combined and smooth.
- Add the chopped apples and chopped Snickers candy bars to the creamy mixture. Stir carefully to coat all ingredients evenly.
- If you are using them, fold in the chopped nuts.
- Cover the bowl and chill the Snickers Salad in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving. This allows the flavors to blend.
- Before serving at your next potluck or party, you can drizzle the top with caramel sauce, if desired.
Notes
- Use tart apples like Granny Smith to balance the sweetness of the candy bars and creamy base.
- Prepare this dessert salad no more than a few hours ahead of time to keep the apples crisp.
- This recipe is a Midwest classic and works well as a dessert or a sweet side dish for BBQs.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 45
- Sodium: 250
- Fat: 18
- Saturated Fat: 6
- Unsaturated Fat: 12
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 48
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 4
- Cholesterol: 15