Apple Snicker Salad

This is another great salad to make for potlucks.  It has a good combination of sweet, tart and a little salty taste from the peanuts.

• 1 (8 oz) container Cool Whip
• 3 Snickers candy bars, cut into small pieces
• 2 (8 oz) cans crushed pineapple, drained
• 1/2 c peanuts, chopped
• 3 large Granny Smith apples, peeled, cored and coarsely chopped

Combine Cool Whip & pineapple in a medium to large mixing bowl.  Fold in the apples, Snickers & peanuts.  Serve immediately or refrigerate until ready to serve.  Makes about 7 cups of salad.

Connie's Apple Dip

Our friend Connie used to bring this dip with apples to my aunt & uncle’s annual pool party.  She finally had to start making double and triple batches because it’s so good many years it was gone before it ever made it out of the kitchen. :)  It tastes like there’s caramel & peanut butter in it, but there’s none of either in the dip.  I brought it to a family gathering recently and so many people asked for the recipe I decided it was time to post it here.  Enjoy!

Here’s the recipe for a single batch.  Depending on the size of your group you may want to double or triple the recipe.

• 8 oz cream cheese, softened
• 1 Tbsp vanilla
• 1/3 c brown sugar, packed
• Peanuts
• Apples

Cream together cream cheese, vanilla & brown sugar until combined.  Chop peanuts and sprinkle on top.  I didn’t list an amount for the peanuts because it’s up to your individual taste how much of the peanuts you want to use.  I just sprinkle enough on so it covers the top of the dip.  Cut up apples and serve with the dip.  Again, it’s up to you whether you use the Red Delicious apples or Granny Smith ones.  I’ve used both and they both taste great with this dip.