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Candy Salad at Home

16 servings

Desserts

Candy Salad at Home

This Candy Salad is every candy lover’s dream! A sweet and salty mix of chocolate, Reese’s, Whoppers and crunchy pretzels that’s impossible to resist!

Author’s note

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Before you jump to conclusions and think I’ve gone off the deep end, let me explain! Candy Salad is in the same league as those quirky combos like Ambrosia Salad, Snickers Salad, or the ever-popular Orange Fluff Salad.

All right, it’s not technically a “salad” in the veggie and greens sense—it’s more of a dessert.

But hey, if it’s whipped up in a salad bowl, why not embrace the name, right? And if you’re doubting its legitimacy, just ask the candy salad fans on TikTok, where people are very dedicated to their candy salads!

Process shots-- images of all the candy used in this recipe being added to a bowl

How To Enjoy This “Salad”

  • Handfuls: Grab a handful and enjoy the mix of candies.
  • Cupfuls: Serve in small cups or bowls for portion control, reliable for gatherings.
  • As a topping: Add it to ice cream, yogurt, or cakes for a candy crunch.
  • With friends: Share with friends or family during a movie night for a fun treat!

chelsea’s recipe tips

How To Make Candy Salad (Tips)

  • Mix the flavors: Go for a mix of sweet, salty, creamy, and crunchy.
  • Use fresh candies: Fresh candies give the best texture and flavor.
  • Customize it: Change ingredients to fit personal preferences or dietary needs.

Variations

Switch Your Candy Salad Up!

  • Nuts: Add roasted or candied almonds, peanuts, or cashews for a nutty crunch.
  • Caramel: Throw in some caramel bits, add Rolos, or chopped up Milky Ways.
  • White chocolate: Swap out some of the milk chocolates for white chocolate pieces.

Storage

Store Candy Salad in an airtight container. Keep it in a cool, dry place away from sunlight to stop it from melting. I don’t recommend storing it in the fridge because the candy will “sweat”.

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Ingredients

  • 1 cup Whoppers
  • 1 cup chocolate-covered pretzels (coarsely broken)
  • 3/4 cup Mini Charleston Chews
  • 1/2 cup Reese’s minis
  • 1/2 cup Reese’s Pieces
  • 1 (4-ounce) bar Hershey's cookies 'n' creme bar (chopped)
  • 1 cup KitKat Minis
  • 1 cup M&M’s (Sugar Cookie)

Method

  1. Begin by coarsely breaking the chocolate-covered pretzels into pieces. Next, chop the Hershey’s Cookies 'n' Creme bar into small chunks, roughly the size of M&M’s.
  2. In a large bowl, combine all of the candies together.
  3. Gently stir until the candies are combined. reliable for parties, or just indulging!

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