Description
Peanut Butter Fritos Candy is a delightful no-bake treat combining the salty crunch of Fritos corn chips with a sweet, creamy peanut butter glaze. Drizzled optionally with melted chocolate, this easy-to-make dessert is perfect for holiday gatherings or anytime you crave a sweet and salty snack.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 10 ounces Fritos corn chips (one standard bag)
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup light corn syrup
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Optional Topping
- 1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips (for drizzle)
Instructions
- Prepare Baking Dish: Line a 9×13-inch baking dish with parchment paper or lightly grease it to prevent sticking.
- Crush Fritos: Lightly crush the Fritos corn chips in the bag or with your hands until they are bite-sized pieces, then spread them evenly in the prepared baking dish.
- Make Syrup Mixture: In a medium saucepan over medium heat, combine granulated sugar and light corn syrup. Stir continuously until the mixture comes to a gentle boil.
- Add Peanut Butter and Vanilla: Remove the saucepan from heat and quickly stir in the creamy peanut butter and vanilla extract until the mixture is smooth and well combined.
- Combine with Fritos: Immediately pour the warm peanut butter mixture over the crushed Fritos. Gently press it down using a spatula to spread evenly across the chips.
- Optional Chocolate Drizzle: If using, melt the semi-sweet chocolate chips in the microwave in 20-second bursts, stirring until smooth. Drizzle the melted chocolate over the top of the candy.
- Cool and Set: Allow the candy to cool completely at room temperature until firm.
- Cut and Serve: Once set, cut into bars or break into pieces and serve.
Notes
- For extra texture and flavor, sprinkle chopped peanuts or mini marshmallows over the Fritos before pouring the hot peanut butter mixture.
- Store these peanut butter Fritos candy bars in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 17 g
- Sodium: 180 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 2.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 28 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
