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This Caramel Apple Snickers Salad is a deliciously sweet treat perfect for summer potlucks or fall gatherings. Apples and Snickers candy bars are combined with a creamy pudding mixture, then drizzled with caramel, it’s sure to go over well with everyone you know!

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Caramel Apple Candy Salad

Caramel Apple Snickers Salad is a common dessert recipe here in the States, kind of! I’m sure this is a recipe most of y’all have either had or at least know about. It seems most families have their own variation. 

For me, this ranks high on my favorite sweet “fluff” type salads. Although it doesn’t have marshmallows like many sweet salads, it’s still full of yummy goodness like apples, candy bars, pudding, Cool Whip, and caramel! It’s a total treat!

It almost feels wrong calling this recipe a salad, doesn’t it?! But that’s what we grew up calling it. I love that this Snickers salad is versatile enough to be a side dish, yet sweet enough to be a dessert. It’s not something we have too often, but it’s a real treat when we do!

With how easy and delicious this Caramel Apple Snickers Salad is, you’ll want to serve this up all fall long – or heck, all year long! I often share this recipe at potlucks!

Is it a salad? A side dish? A dessert? All three?! No matter where you classify it, this Caramel Apple Snickers Salad is a treat for all ages! I hope you enjoy it!

looking down onto a plate with caramel apple candy salad

Snickers Salad: Ingredients & Substitutions

For this Caramel Apple Snickers Salad recipe, you will need …

Ingredients

  • milk, vanilla pudding mix, and Cool Whip – this forms the sweet “base” of your salad. If you don’t have or like Cool Whip, any sweet whipped topping will do.
  • snickers – chopped to bite-sized pieces. This is one important half of the salad, since it is a Snickers salad, after all!
  • apples – cored and chopped. The OTHER important half of your salad! You can use any of your favorite kinds for the recipe. Note that if you want to prevent browning on the apples, dip them in lemon juice beforehand – they’ll stay nice and fresh-looking!
  • caramel sauce – this is your salad’s “dressing” and you’ll add it after it’s done chilling in the fridge!
caramel apple snickers salad on fork

Snickers Apple Salad: FAQs

➡️ How long does it take to make Snicker Apple Salad?

Only about 10 minutes give or take. You’re just going to mix the ingredients! However, be aware you’ll have to chill the salad for about 2 hours to let the flavors settle!

➡️ How many servings does this recipe for Snickers Salad make?

It should make 10-12 servings, depending on portion size, of course! Still, even with big portions, this recipe should feed the whole family more or less!

➡️ Are there any apple types you recommend for the salad?

I like using a tart/sour kind of apple, like Granny Smith! You can also use other sweeter types like:
– Honeycrisp
– Golden Delicious
– Gala
– Red Delicious
– Fuji

Any of your favorites should be good, as long as they’re somewhat crisp!

➡️ Do you have any recommendations for additions?

Oh, lots! I suggest trying …
🍫 – Chocolate chips
🍯 – Graham crackers
🍡 – Marshmallows
🍌 – Other fruits, like bananas or grapes
🍬 – Toffee or other chopped-up candy bits
🥜 – Nuts, if no one’s allergic, like chopped pecans, walnuts, or peanuts!!

I also know that some people put this on top of a pie crust, and while I haven’t tried it, it’s apparently out of this world tasty!

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4.45 from 29 votes
Servings: 12 servings

Caramel Apple Snickers Salad

By Jamie Sherman
Caramel Apple Snickers Salad is a deliciously sweet treat perfect for summer potlucks or fall gatherings. Apples and Snickers candy bars are combined with a creamy pudding mixture, then drizzled with caramel.
Prep: 10 minutes
Chilling Time: 2 hours
Total: 2 hours 10 minutes

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Ingredients 

  • ½ cup milk
  • 1 box vanilla or French vanilla instant pudding mix, 5.1 oz.
  • 1 tub frozen whipped topping, thawed, 16 oz.
  • 6 regular size Snickers candy bars, chopped
  • 4 – 5 medium-size apples, cored and chopped
  • ½ cup caramel sauce

Instructions 

  • In a large bowl, whisk the milk, pudding mix, and Cool Whip until well combined.
  • Stir in the candy bars and apples.
  • Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours.
  • When it is time to serve, drizzle the caramel sauce over the salad or over individual servings.

Notes

  • The best apple choices are tart/sour apples like Granny Smith, Honeycrisp, Golden Delicious, Gala, Red Delicious, or Fuji.
  • Looking to try some different add-ins? Try chocolate chips, graham crackers, marshmallows, other fruits like bananas or grapes, toffee or other chopped-up candy bits, or nuts, if no one’s allergic – like chopped pecans, walnuts, or peanuts!!
  • Try using this salad as a filling for a no-bake pie! It's great in a graham cracker crust!

Nutrition

Calories: 270kcal, Carbohydrates: 44g, Protein: 3g, Fat: 10g, Saturated Fat: 5g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g, Monounsaturated Fat: 2g, Trans Fat: 0.1g, Cholesterol: 5mg, Sodium: 169mg, Potassium: 199mg, Fiber: 2g, Sugar: 37g, Vitamin A: 118IU, Vitamin C: 3mg, Calcium: 61mg, Iron: 0.3mg

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.

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Originally published on October 4, 2016. Updated on July 6, 2022.

Jamie

Jamie Sherman founded Love Bakes Good Cakes in February 2012. She is a self-taught home cook passionate about sharing easy, delicious, and family-friendly recipes. From comforting classics to irresistible desserts, I believe homemade food brings people together. Join me on my journey of creating and sharing meals that bring joy to every table!

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29 Comments

  1. Kristin says:

    Do you peel the apples as well or do you just need to core and chop them? How long does it keep in the fridge? This looks so good and I just want to make sure it turns out the same! Thanks!

    1. Jamie says:

      You can peel the apples if you prefer – but you don’t have to! It should be good in the fridge for 3-5 days.

  2. Evelyn Osborn says:

    I love that you call this a salad, its a fun salad! Sounds delish and a great way to use leftover Halloween candy:))

  3. Tessa Mae says:

    Is it possible to use the canned whipped cream? Or will it get runny?

    1. Jamie @ Love Bakes Good Cakes says:

      Hi Tessa! I think it would it would get runny, but honestly, I've never tried so I'm really not sure?!

  4. Michelle Day says:

    Jamie,
    I would serve this as a side dish or a dessert too. With all the other ambrosia type salads out there this one would fit right in and probably be the hit of any meal 🙂 Thanks for sharing.
    Michelle

  5. Winnie says:

    I think it's fabulous! I'd love to make it for dessert and I have no doubt it'll be a big hit 🙂

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