Description
Indulge in the perfect blend of sweet and salty with this Peanut Butter Fritos Candy recipe. Crunchy Fritos corn chips are coated in a delectable mixture of peanut butter, sugar, and vanilla, with an optional chocolatey twist.
Ingredients
Scale
- 10 cups original Fritos corn chips, lightly crushed
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup light corn syrup
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
Fritos Candy:
Peanut Butter Mixture:
Optional:
Instructions
- Prepare Baking Dish: Line a 9×13-inch baking dish with parchment paper and lightly grease it.
- Layer Fritos: Spread the crushed Fritos evenly in the bottom of the dish.
- Make Peanut Butter Mixture: In a saucepan over medium heat, combine sugar and corn syrup, stirring until boiling. Remove from heat and mix in peanut butter and vanilla until smooth.
- Coat Fritos: Pour the hot mixture over the Fritos, spreading it evenly. Optionally, sprinkle chocolate chips on top.
- Cool and Serve: Let the candy cool, then cut into bars or squares before serving.
Notes
- For a sweeter twist, consider using honey-roasted peanuts or drizzling with melted white chocolate.
- Substitute crunchy peanut butter for added texture.
- Store in an airtight container for up to one week.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
