Ingredients
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Ingredients You’ll Need
- 6 fun-size Snickers bars (or 3 full-size), chopped
- 4 large Granny Smith apples, chopped
- 1 package (3.4 oz) instant vanilla pudding mix
- 1 cup cold milk
- 1 container (8 oz) whipped topping, thawed
- ½ cup caramel sauce (optional, for drizzle)
Instructions
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Start by whisking together the pudding mix and cold milk in a large bowl until it thickens.
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Fold in the whipped topping until smooth and creamy. This mixture forms the sweet, fluffy base that ties the whole salad together.
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Next, chop the apples into bite-sized chunks. Granny Smith apples are the classic choice because their tartness balances the sweetness of the salad, but you can mix in other varieties if you like.
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Chop the Snickers bars into small pieces as well. Don’t worry about getting them perfect;
- Fold the chopped apples and Snickers into the pudding mixture. Stir gently until everything is well coated.
- Transfer to a serving bowl, and if you want to get fancy, drizzle caramel sauce on top and sprinkle with extra Snickers pieces.
Notes
- Use tart apples: Granny Smiths cut through the sweetness perfectly.
- Chill before serving: Even 30 minutes in the fridge helps the flavors meld.
- Chop just before mixing: Apples brown quickly, so wait until the last minute.
- Don’t skip the garnish: Extra Snickers and caramel make it look extra tempting.
- Make-ahead option: Mix the pudding base in advance, then add apples and candy just before serving.