Description
Peanut Butter Fritos Candy is a delightful no-bake treat combining salty Fritos corn chips coated in a creamy peanut butter and sugar mixture, topped with a luscious layer of melted semi-sweet chocolate. This easy-to-make dessert offers a perfect balance of sweet and salty flavors with a satisfying crunch, ideal for parties or a quick indulgent snack.
Ingredients
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Ingredients
- 2 cups Fritos corn chips
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
Instructions
- Prepare the dish: Line an 8×8-inch baking dish with parchment paper or grease it thoroughly to prevent sticking.
- Melt peanut butter and sugar: In a medium saucepan over low heat, melt the peanut butter and granulated sugar together, stirring continuously until the mixture is smooth and combined.
- Add vanilla extract: Remove the saucepan from heat and stir in the vanilla extract evenly to infuse flavor.
- Coat Fritos: Gently fold the Fritos corn chips into the peanut butter mixture, ensuring all chips are lightly coated without breaking them.
- Press mixture into dish: Transfer the coated Fritos mixture to the prepared baking dish and press it down evenly to form a compact layer.
- Melt chocolate: Melt the semi-sweet chocolate chips in the microwave in 20-second intervals, stirring between each, until smooth and fully melted.
- Top with chocolate: Pour the melted chocolate over the Fritos layer, spreading it evenly to cover the entire surface.
- Chill to set: Refrigerate the dish for 1 hour or until the chocolate topping is fully set and firm.
- Serve: Once set, cut the candy into squares and serve immediately or store in an airtight container.
Notes
- Use creamy peanut butter for a smooth coating; crunchy peanut butter may change texture.
- Be gentle when mixing to keep Fritos intact for crunchiness.
- Store leftover candy in the refrigerator to maintain the chocolate layer.
- You can substitute semi-sweet chocolate chips with milk or dark chocolate as preferred.
- For a gluten-free treat, ensure Fritos used are gluten-free certified.
