Description

Snickers Salad is a delightful and easy-to-make dessert salad featuring crisp apples, chopped Snickers bars, creamy cream cheese, and fluffy whipped topping, all brought together with a touch of vanilla and optional caramel drizzle. Perfect for potlucks, parties, or a sweet family treat, this salad offers a wonderful balance of textures and flavors with a creamy, crunchy, and sweet twist.

Ingredients

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Salad Ingredients

6 medium apples (Granny Smith or Honeycrisp, chopped)
4 regular Snickers bars (chopped)
1 package (8 oz) cream cheese (softened)
1 cup powdered sugar
1 (12 oz) container whipped topping (like Cool Whip)
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
1/2 cup caramel sauce (optional, for drizzling)

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Instructions

Prepare the cream cheese mixture: In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese and powdered sugar together until the mixture is smooth and creamy, creating a rich base for the salad.
Add whipped topping and vanilla: Stir in the whipped topping and vanilla extract until fully incorporated, which lightens the texture and adds a sweet vanilla flavor.
Fold in apples and Snickers: Gently fold in the chopped apples and Snickers bars, ensuring the ingredients are evenly distributed while maintaining the crunchy texture of the apples and candy.
Transfer and spread: Move the mixture to a serving dish and spread it out evenly to create an attractive presentation.
Drizzle caramel sauce: Optionally drizzle caramel sauce on top for an extra layer of sweetness and delightful flavor contrast.
Chill before serving: Refrigerate the salad for at least 1 hour to allow the flavors to meld and the salad to firm up for the best taste and texture.

Notes

For best results, use tart apples like Granny Smith or sweet-tart Honeycrisp to balance the sweetness of the Snickers and cream.
Make sure the cream cheese is fully softened before beating to avoid lumps.
The caramel drizzle is optional but adds a nice decorative touch and extra flavor.
This salad is best served chilled and can be made a few hours ahead of time.
Adjust sweetness by modifying the amount of powdered sugar or caramel sauce according to your preference.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 0 minutes
Category: Dessert Salad
Method: No-Cook
Cuisine: American