Apple Snicker Salad
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My apple Snicker salad is a sweet, creamy dessert salad made with just apples, Snickers, and Cool Whip. It’s a no-bake recipe that comes together in 10 minutes, and the tart apples keep it from getting too sweet!
Want more caramel apple flavor? My caramel apple dip is made with cream cheese and store-bought caramel for dipping apple slices, and my Oreo fluff is another no-bake dessert made with Cool Whip.
The easiest 3 ingredient Snicker salad that tastes like a caramel apple
No pudding – I make it with just 3 ingredients (apples, Snickers, and Cool Whip). Most Snickers salads start with a box of instant pudding and milk, but the Cool Whip makes this one creamy on its own. It’s ready in 10 minutes, and it’s a great way to use up leftover Halloween candy!
Caramel apple taste – Tart Granny Smith apples keep it from getting too sweet, and the caramel in the Snickers tastes just like a caramel apple. I like to drizzle a little caramel sauce over the top before serving.
Easy to make ahead – When I make it for a party, I mix the apples and Cool Whip up to 24 hours ahead and keep the chopped Snickers in the fridge. I stir them in right before serving so the candy stays chewy. The apples do soften a little as it sits, so making it the same day keeps them the crispest.
I’ve been making this apple Snicker salad since my kids were little, and it’s still one of my favorite no-bake desserts to bring to potlucks and holiday parties.
I use a whole 10-ounce bag of snack-size Snickers for 2 cups of apples, so there’s plenty of candy in every scoop. I chop the apples and Snickers to about the same size too. That way you get a little of both in each bite!
Every bite gets crisp apple and a chewy piece of candy. The only work is a few minutes of chopping, and there’s no baking at all.
Apple snicker salad recipe ingredients
- Diced apples – Granny Smith apples are my favorite for this salad because they’re tart and crisp. You’ll need 2 cups diced, which is about 2 medium apples.
- Snickers bars – I use a 10-ounce bag of the snack-size bars because they’re easy to chop into small pieces. The caramel in them is what makes this taste like a caramel apple.
- Cool Whip – One 8-ounce tub is what makes the whole salad creamy. Thaw it in the fridge first so it stirs in easily.
How to make apple Snicker salad
A full printable version of this recipe with ingredient measurements is available at the bottom of this post.
Recipe tips
- Thaw your Cool Whip in the refrigerator. Since Cool Whip is sold frozen, I like to pop mine in the refrigerator the night before making this recipe so that it’s soft and ready to go the day of.
- Chill the Snickers bars before chopping them. An hour in the fridge or 20 minutes in the freezer firms up the caramel so it won’t stick to the knife.
- Mix gently. Stirring too hard knocks the air out of the Cool Whip, and it turns flat and runny.
- Save some Snickers for the top. A handful sprinkled on right before serving makes it look so much better!
Variations
- If you don’t have Cool Whip, whip up 1/2 cup of heavy whipping cream, then stir in one 3.4-ounce box of instant vanilla pudding mix (just the powder!). The pudding mix thickens the whipped cream so it holds up in the salad.
- For extra crunch, stir in 1/2 cup of chopped salted peanuts. The salt goes so well with the sweet candy and tart apples! Chopped walnuts or pecans are good options too.
- I’ve also made this with Milky Way bars, and they work well! Any chocolate bar with caramel inside is a good swap, since that caramel is what makes it taste like a caramel apple.
- For an extra caramel apple taste, drizzle caramel sauce over the top right before serving.
- Try adding cinnamon! I mix 1/4 teaspoon right into the Cool Whip, but you can go up to 1/2 teaspoon if you want it to stand out more.
Apple Snicker Salad FAQs
What are the best apples to use for apple snicker salad?
Granny Smith apples are my favorite to use for this recipe because they have a tart and tangy flavor that complements the sweetness of the other ingredients. If you prefer a sweeter apple that is just slightly tart, I’d go with Honeycrisp instead!
Can I make this ahead of time?
Yes! You can make it up to 24 hours ahead. I soak the diced apples in salt water first (1/2 teaspoon of salt per cup of water) for 5 to 10 minutes so they don’t turn brown. Then I drain them and pat them dry so the salad doesn’t get runny. Mix the apples with the Cool Whip, and wait to stir in the Snickers until right before serving so they stay chewy.
Why is my Snickers salad runny?
It usually gets runny if it sits too long, because the apples give off juice into the Cool Whip. Pat the apples dry after soaking them and fold everything gently. It’s still good up to 24 hours later, but it’s at its best the day you make it.
How long can this sit out for?
Since this recipe contains fresh fruit and Cool Whip, you should not leave it sitting out for more than 2 hours. Keep it chilled as needed!
How should I store leftovers?
Leftover apple Snicker salad should be covered tightly with plastic wrap before storing. It’s best served within 24 hours, but it will last in the refrigerator for 2 to 3 days.
More easy dessert salads
- Watergate salad
- Fruit salad with Cool Whip
- Orange dreamsicle salad
- Grape salad
- Cherry fluff
- Cranberry fluff
3 Ingredient Apple Snicker Salad
Equipment
- Chef's knife or other sharp knife
Ingredients
- 2 medium Granny Smith apples (2 cups)
- 1 (10-ounce) bag snack-size Snickers bars, chilled and chopped
- 1 (8-ounce) tub Cool Whip, thawed
Instructions
- Dice the Granny Smith apples into small chunks. Chop the chilled Snickers into pieces about the same size. Set aside a handful of each for the top.
- In a large bowl, gently fold the rest of the apples and Snickers into the Cool Whip.
- Sprinkle the saved pieces of apple and Snickers on top and serve right away, or cover and chill until serving.
Notes
Nutrition
This nutrition information is based on the exact products I used in this recipe. Brands and sizes of products could alter exact nutrition and should always be calculated independently.
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