Caramel Apple Snickers Salad
Perfect for Fall parties and potlucks- this 10 minute Caramel Apple Snickers Salad features crisp apples, diced candies and marshmallows tossed in creamy whipped topping. Finished with a drizzle of smooth caramel, it’s an easy treat full of Fall flavor that kids of all ages will enjoy!
Do you drag your family to the local apple orchard every year when the weather cools?
Just kidding, I don’t have to drag them- it’s a tradition we all love, but I do have one problem. They always talk me into taking home way to many apples.
Like there’s no way we’re going to eat all these in our packed lunches or as snacks, so I had to get creative.
Adding them to a dessert was an obvious solution, but I can only enjoy so many apple pies or dumplings.
This caramel apple snickers salad is super easy, and a perfect dessert for Fall.
All the kids go crazy for it, and it’s my go to for bringing to any seasonal gathering- parties, potlucks, tailgating, even Thanksgiving!
It’s cheap, it’s easy, and always a hit with pretty much any crowd.
What Is Caramel Apple Snickers Salad?
Caramel apple snickers salad is a sweet dessert salad made up of a mix of chopped Snickers candy bars, Granny Smith apples, whipped topping, and pudding that’s served in a bowl.
Like most ‘fluff’ style salads, it has Midwestern origins.
Ingredients Needed
This apple snickers salad is super easy to throw together, and only requires a handful of ingredients.
To make it you’ll need:
- Candy – 5-6 fun sized Snickers candy bars, chopped into bite-sized pieces.
- Apples – For best results use the Granny Smith variety since their natural tartness balances out all of the sweeter ingredients.
- Marshmallows – Bite-sized mini marshmallows work best in this dessert salad. Be sure to chop up the candy and apples to be roughly the same size.
- Pudding – One regular sized package of dry vanilla instant pudding mix.
- Milk – Half a cup of milk to bring the pudding mix to life, you can use any variety- including soy, almond, or coconut. Oat milk is too thin.
- Whipped Topping – Name brand or store brand will both work, just make sure it’s thawed to room temperature before using.
- Caramel – Caramel ice cream topping or syrup.
How To Make
I wasn’t kidding when I said this caramel apple snickers salad was easy to make- it takes less than 15 minutes to whip up!
Start by adding the pudding mix, milk, and thawed whipped topping to a large mixing bowl.
Stir everything together just until evenly combined, then set the mixture aside.
Chop both the Snickers candy and apples into bite sized pieces- roughly the same size as the mini marshmallows.
Add the chopped candy, apples, and marshmallows to the mixing bowl with the pudding mixture.
Stir everything together until evenly combined.
Transfer the caramel apple Snickers salad to a serving bowl, and cover with a lid or plastic wrap.
Refrigerate the mixture for an hour to chill. It will firm up a bit as it chills.
Drizzle with caramel syrup and sprinkle extra candy and apple pieces on top for garnish.
Serve immediately, and enjoy!
STORING
Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to three days.
I don’t recommend keeping it longer than that as the pudding mixture will begin breaking down.
Unfortunately this fluff style salad doesn’t freeze well.
Can I Make Snickers Apple Salad Ahead Of Time?
Yes! This fluff salad is actually better if made ahead of time since it has time to really firm up before serving.
Make it the night before, cover, and chill and it will be perfect for serving the next day.
TIPS & TRICKS
- Don’t like Snickers candy bars? Baby ruth bars, milky ways, and butterfingers all make tasty substitutes. You could also use toffee bites instead.
- There’s no need to peel the apples before chopping them for this recipe. Leaving the skins on will add a little fiber and nutrition; however, you should core them first.
- For best results, enjoy the day of or the following day, but no more than two days after making. The pudding mixture breaks down as it sits, even in the refrigerator.
- Want to make it less sweet? Skip the caramel drizzle garnish.
Other Easy Fruit Salad Recipes
This sweet caramel apple snickers salad is an easy 10 minute dessert that kids of all ages (and adults) will happily enjoy.
Take advantage of seasonal produce, and maybe some leftover Halloween candy, and enjoy a delicious sweet treat!
Looking for other easy fruit salad recipes?
Try these:
- Orange Cream Fruit Salad
- Southern Sour Cream Grape Salad
- Red Velvet Fluff Salad
- Strawberry Pretzel Salad Parfaits
- Pineapple Pretzel Fluff Salad
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Caramel Apple Snickers Salad
Ingredients
- 5-6 full-size snickers candy bars
- 4 medium apples
- 1 cup marshmallows
- 1 package vanilla instant pudding mix dry
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1 16 oz tub of cool whip thawed to room temp
- 1/2 cup caramel ice cream topping or syrup
Instructions
- In a bowl add pudding, milk, and cool whip. Stir until evenly combined.1 package vanilla instant pudding mix, 1/2 cup milk, 1 16 oz tub of cool whip
- Chop up snickers and apples into bite-sized pieces.5-6 full-size snickers candy bars, 4 medium apples
- Stir the snickers, apples, and marshmallows into the pudding mixture until evenly combined.1 cup marshmallows
- Pour the snickers salad into a serving dish and drizzle with the caramel topping.1/2 cup caramel ice cream topping or syrup
- Refrigerate for an hour before serving.
- Top with extra pieces of candy before serving, if desired.
Notes
- Don't like Snickers candy bars? Baby ruth bars, milky ways, and butterfingers all make tasty substitutes. You could also use toffee bites instead.
- There's no need to peel the apples before chopping them for this recipe. Leaving the skins on will add a little fiber and nutrition; however, you should core them first.
- For best results, enjoy the day of or the following day, but no more than two days after making. The pudding mixture breaks down as it sits, even in the refrigerator.
- Want to make it less sweet? Skip the caramel drizzle garnish.
Nutrition
I want to go apple picking with you next time. What a fun tradition! Thanks for sharing the yummy treat with us at FF!