There’s just something about this Snickers Salad that makes everyone smile. It’s the perfect mix of creamy, crunchy, sweet, and tart. I’ve served this dessert salad at BBQs, holidays, and potlucks for years — and it always disappears first. With crisp Granny Smith apples, whipped cream, pudding, and chunks of Snickers, it’s a recipe that feels nostalgic and comforting while being ridiculously easy to make.
The colors of green, white, and chocolate brown are too incredible to compare.
Snickers Salad is as pleasing to the eyes as it is to the palate.
The next time you have a holiday gathering, potluck or BBQ take a bowl of Snicker Apple Salad with you and watch how fast it disappears.
I bet it won’t take long! In fact, it’d probably be wise to make a double batch (just in case).
While this salad isn’t exactly healthy, it does contain fruit and protein.
With that, you could put up a convincing argument. Of course, if you wanted another fruit salad to argue about, my Orange fluff salad is delicious too!
Ingredient Roll Call! Snicker Salad Recipe
- Vanilla Pudding Mix – Adds creamy texture and sweetness that ties everything together.
- Milk – Helps set the pudding, making the base rich and smooth.
- Cool Whip – Creates a light, fluffy consistency that balances the sweetness.
- Granny Smith Apples – Their tart crunch is the perfect contrast to the candy and cream.
- Snickers Candy Bars – Chocolate, caramel, and peanuts bring that signature indulgent flavor.
The Must-Haves
You’ll only need a few kitchen basics for this Snicker Salad recipe:
- Mixing Bowl – For whisking the pudding and folding everything together.
- Rubber Spatula – To gently mix without crushing the apples.
- Cutting Board & Knife – For dicing apples and candy bars into bite-sized chunks.
- Refrigerator Space – Chill the salad so flavors can blend beautifully before serving.
Let's Make It! Snicker Salad
- In a bowl mix the box of pudding with the milk to combine. Allow the pudding mix to sit in the refrigerator for 5 minutes to set.
- In the meantime, dice your green apples into small bite sized pieces. You can choose to peel them or leave the skins on. It’s a preference thing.
- Dice the Snickers Candy Bars into small bite sized pieces
- Combine the Apples, Snickers Bars, Pudding and Cool Whip. Stir to Combine.
- Store in the refrigerator until you’re ready to serve.
- Optional: drizzle with Caramel before serving.
Kitchen Secrets / Cooking Clues
Here’s a little tip: toss your diced apples in a touch of lemon juice to prevent them from browning if you’re prepping ahead.
And when folding everything together, go gentle — you want those apple and Snickers pieces to stay chunky, not mushy.
Flavor Fixes / Swap It Out
Want to change things up? Swap Granny Smith apples for Honeycrisp or Fuji if you prefer a sweeter bite. You can also use sugar-free pudding or light whipped topping for a lighter version. Feeling adventurous? Try using Milky Way or Twix instead of Snickers for a whole new candy bar twist!
Fridge & Freezer Magic
Snickers Salad keeps well in the refrigerator for up to 2 days when covered tightly. It’s best enjoyed chilled and fresh — freezing isn’t recommended as it changes the texture of the apples and pudding.
Kitchen Q&A's
Yes! Make it up to a day ahead. Just wait to add the apples until closer to serving time so they stay crisp.
Absolutely! Cheesecake or butterscotch pudding adds a delicious twist.
It’s up to you! The skins add color and texture, but peeled apples make it a little softer and easier to eat.
Yes, you could (it tastes pretty great this way too). However, from personal experience, I don’t recommend substituting more than half.
I prefer to peel more than half the apples and leave the rest with peels on. The extra vibrant green color is nice for presentation as well as texture.
Is Snickers Salad a Salad or Dessert?
You could put up a good argument for either, but honestly it is more of a dessert.
That said, you’re more likely to see a snicker salad on the table with side dishes than with the desserts. No matter when it’s served, save room for a serving or two!
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Snicker Salad Recipe
Ingredients
- 1 small package Vanilla Pudding
- 1 Cup Milk
- 8 oz Cool Whip
- 5 Granny Smith Apples
- 5 Snickers Candy Bars
Instructions
- In a bowl mix pudding with Milk and combine. Allow to sit in the refrigerator for 5 minutes to set.
- Dice Apples into small bite size pieces. You can peel or leave the skins on.
- Dice Candy Bars in small bit size pieces.
- Combine Apples, Snickers Bars, Pudding and Cool Whip. Stir to Combine.
- Store in Refrigerator until ready to serve.
- optional: drizzle with Caramel before serving.
Nutrition Disclaimer
All nutrition values are approximate and calculated by a plugin and are provided as a courtesy. Adding or subtracting ingredients will change the nutritional value.
Mary
1 cup milk or how much?
Devour Dinner
1 Cup of Milk. Enjoy it's delicious!