Description
Indulge in the perfect blend of salty and sweet with these Peanut Butter Fritos Candy bars. Crunchy Fritos corn chips coated in a smooth peanut butter mixture, with an optional chocolate swirl, make for a delightful treat.
Ingredients
Scale
Fritos Candy:
- 10 oz bag of Fritos corn chips
Peanut Butter Mixture:
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup light corn syrup
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter
Optional:
- 1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
Instructions
- Prepare Baking Dish: Line a 9×13-inch baking dish with parchment paper or lightly grease it.
- Spread Fritos: Spread the Fritos evenly in the dish, lightly crushing some for better texture.
- Make Peanut Butter Mixture: In a saucepan, combine sugar and corn syrup, boil, then remove from heat and stir in peanut butter until smooth.
- Coat Fritos: Pour the peanut butter mixture over the Fritos, spread gently to coat.
- Add Chocolate (Optional): Sprinkle chocolate chips over the warm candy, let them melt, then swirl for a marbled effect.
- Cool and Cut: Let the candy cool, then cut into bars or squares.
Notes
- Try using crunchy peanut butter for extra texture.
- Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 110mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
