Snickers Salad
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If you’ve never had Snickers Salad, get ready to fall in love with one of the Midwest’s most iconic “dessert salads.” It’s sweet, creamy, a little tart, and loaded with chunks of caramel candy bars and crisp Granny Smith apples.
This no-bake treat comes together in just 15 minutes and is always the first bowl empty at potlucks, holidays, baby showers, and family gatherings. It’s fluffy, nostalgic, and perfectly balanced between creamy pudding and fresh apple crunch.
And yes… we’re calling it a salad, haha!
Why you’ll love this Snickers Apple Salad
- Sweet + tart combo- granny smith apples balance the caramel and chocolate.
- Loaded with candy bars- chopped snickers in every bite.
- No baking required- just mix, chill, and serve.
- Perfect for parties- serves a crowd and doubles easily.
- Quick to make- only 15 minutes of prep time.
If you love easy dessert recipes like fluff salads, Oreo fluff, or no-bake cheesecakes, this one will be right up your alley.
Ingredients
- 1 (3.4 oz.) package of vanilla instant pudding mix
- 3/4 cup milk
- 8 ounces cool whip
- 3-4 granny smith apples
- 12 fun-size Snickers bars (or 3-4 regular size), chopped
- 1 cup miniature marshmallows
Ingredient Tips
Granny smith apples are the best choice because their tartness cuts through the sweetness. If you prefer sweeter apples, honeycrisp or fuji work too- just expect a sweeter overall salad.
Make sure you use instant pudding, and not cook and serve.
For extra caramel flavor, you can drizzle a little caramel sauce over the top before serving.
How to Make Snickers Salad
Step 1: Mix the pudding base
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the instant pudding mix and milk until smooth and well combined.
Step 2: Add the cool whip
Fold in the cool whip and mix until the mixture is light and fluffy with no streaks remaining.
Step 3: Fold in the good stuff
Gently fold in the chopped apples, snickers bars, and miniature marshmallows until evenly distributed.
Step 4: Chill
Refrigerate for about 1 hour, or until ready to serve. This helps the flavors blend and allows the pudding mixture to thicken.
Step 5: Garnish and serve
Top with extra chopped apples and candy pieces just before serving for a pretty presentation.
How to Keep Apples from Browning
If you’re making this ahead of time, toss the chopped apples in a little lemon juice before folding them in. It won’t change the flavor, but will keep them looking fresh.
Make-ahead & Storage Tips
- Make ahead- you can prepare this up to 24 hours in advance.
- Storage- store covered in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Freezing- not recommended. The texture of the dessert will change once thawed.
Variations to Try
Want to switch it up? Try one of these easy twists.
- Use butterscotch pudding instead of vanilla.
- Add sliced bananas (serve the same day).
- Fold in crushed pineapple (drained).
- Drizzle caramel sauce over top.
- Add chopped peanuts for extra crunch.
This creamy Snickers apple salad is one of those retro desserts that never goes out of style. It’s easy, nostalgic, and always gets recipe requests. Perfect for potlucks, holiday dinners, summer BBQs, or anytime you need a quick crowd-pleasing dessert!
You might like these other great no-bake desserts-
Our Summer Berry Trifle is a great option with store-bought angel food cake!
This Pineapple Dream is the ultimate Spring or Summer dessert option.
Our Strawberry Pretzel Salad is another great idea for a no-bake treat.
Our Pina Colada Pie is the ultimate no-bake, tropical dessert.
Snickers Salad
Snickers Salad is a classic sweet “dessert salad” made with fluffy vanilla pudding, Cool Whip, crisp Granny Smith apples, chopped Snickers candy bars, and miniature marshmallows. The tart apples perfectly balance the caramel and chocolate flavors from the candy, creating a creamy, crunchy treat that’s always a hit at potlucks, holidays, and family gatherings.
Ingredients
- 1 (3.4 oz.) package of vanilla instant pudding
- 3/4 cup milk
- 8 ounces cool whip
- 3-4 granny smith apples, chopped
- 12 fun size snickers bars (or 3-4 regular size), chopped
- 1 cup miniature marshmallows
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together instant pudding mix, and milk until well combined.
- Add cool whip, and mix well, until everything is well combined.
- Fold in the chopped apples, candy bars, and marshmallows.
- Chill, for about 1 hour, or until ready to serve.
- Serve, topped with extra apple and candy bar pieces.
