Description
Indulge in the perfect blend of sweet and salty with this easy-to-make Peanut Butter Fritos Candy. A no-bake dessert that combines crunchy Fritos corn chips with a rich peanut butter and vanilla mixture, topped with a decadent chocolate drizzle if desired.
Ingredients
Scale
Fritos Candy:
- 1 bag (10.5 ounces) Fritos corn chips, lightly crushed
Peanut Butter Mixture:
- 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.
- Layer Fritos: Spread the crushed Fritos evenly in the dish.
- Make Peanut Butter Mixture: In a medium saucepan over medium heat, combine the sugar and corn syrup. Stir constantly and bring to a gentle boil. Remove from heat and stir in peanut butter and vanilla until smooth.
- Assemble Candy: Pour the peanut butter mixture over the Fritos, spreading gently if needed. Drizzle melted chocolate over the top if desired.
- Cool and Serve: Let the candy cool at room temperature for at least 1 hour. Cut into bars or squares and serve.
Notes
- For a sweet and salty twist, sprinkle a pinch of flaky sea salt on top before the candy sets.
- Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece
- Calories: 170
- Sugar: 15 g
- Sodium: 180 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 23 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
