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Peanut Butter Fritos Candy

Peanut Butter Fritos Candy: The Sweet Salty Treat You Crave

This Peanut Butter Fritos Candy combines sweet and salty flavors with minimal ingredients for a quick, no-bake treat.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 3 minutes
Setting Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 18 minutes
Servings: 12 pieces
Course: Snacks
Cuisine: American
Calories: 200
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Base
  • 1 bag Fritos Corn Chips Feel free to swap with similar crunchy corn chips if desired.
  • 1 cup Light Corn Syrup Honey or maple syrup can serve as substitutes.
For the Coating
  • 1 cup Granulated Sugar Reducing this can create a less sugary treat.
  • 1 cup Peanut Butter Traditional smooth peanut butter is recommended.
Optional Topping
  • 1 cup Semi-Sweet Chocolate Chips Can be omitted or replaced with milk or dark chocolate.

Equipment

  • 9x13-inch baking dish
  • microwave-safe bowl
  • Spatula

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Grease a 9x13 inch baking dish with butter or cooking spray, and spread a layer of Fritos corn chips across the bottom.
  2. In a microwave-safe bowl, combine light corn syrup and granulated sugar. Microwave until the mixture reaches a full boil, about 3 minutes.
  3. Remove from microwave and stir in peanut butter until smooth and well combined.
  4. Pour the peanut butter mixture over the Fritos and gently spread with a spatula to coat evenly without stirring.
  5. Allow the mixture to sit at room temperature for about 1 hour until cooled and firm.
  6. If using chocolate, melt chocolate chips and drape over the cooled peanut butter mixture.

Nutrition

Serving: 1pieceCalories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 4gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gSodium: 120mgPotassium: 100mgFiber: 1gSugar: 15gCalcium: 2mgIron: 4mg

Notes

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week. Avoid freezing to maintain crunchiness.

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