Description
Indulge in the perfect blend of sweet and salty with this Peanut Butter Fritos Candy recipe. Easy to make and impossible to resist, this no-bake treat is ideal for parties or snacking.
Ingredients
Fritos Corn Chips:
- 10 ounces lightly crushed
Granulated Sugar:
- 1 cup
Light Corn Syrup:
- 1 cup
Creamy Peanut Butter:
- 1 cup
Semi-Sweet Chocolate Chips (optional):
- 1/2 cup
Instructions
- Prepare the Base: Line a 9×13-inch baking dish with parchment paper or lightly grease. Spread the lightly crushed Fritos evenly in the dish.
- Mix the Candy: In a saucepan, combine sugar and corn syrup. Stir until boiling, then remove from heat. Mix in peanut butter until smooth. Pour over Fritos.
- Cool and Enjoy: Let it cool for at least 1 hour. Optionally, drizzle melted chocolate over the top. Once set, cut into squares or chunks. Serve and enjoy!
Notes
- This candy is great for parties or as a gift.
- Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.
- Avoid over-crushing the Fritos for better texture.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Dessert, Snack
- Method: Stovetop, No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 16g
- Sodium: 125mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
