Description
Peanut Butter Fritos Candy is a delightful sweet and salty treat that combines crunchy Fritos corn chips coated in a smooth peanut butter mixture, topped with a rich layer of melted semi-sweet chocolate. Perfect for snack time or a sweet indulgence, this no-bake candy is easy to prepare and sure to satisfy your cravings.
Ingredients
Scale
Crunchy Base
- 2 cups Fritos corn chips
Peanut Butter Mixture
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Chocolate Topping
- 2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
Instructions
- Prepare Baking Dish: Line an 8×8-inch baking dish with parchment paper or grease it to prevent sticking.
- Melt Peanut Butter and Sugar: In a medium saucepan over low heat, melt the peanut butter together with granulated sugar, stirring continuously until the mixture is smooth and combined.
- Add Vanilla: Remove the saucepan from heat and stir in the vanilla extract to incorporate it evenly.
- Coat Fritos: Add the Fritos corn chips to the peanut butter mixture and gently stir to coat each chip thoroughly, being careful not to break them.
- Transfer Mixture: Pour the coated Fritos mixture into the prepared baking dish and press it down evenly to form a compact layer.
- Melt Chocolate: Place the semi-sweet chocolate chips in a microwave-safe bowl and melt in the microwave, stirring every 20 seconds to ensure smooth melting without burning.
- Spread Chocolate: Pour the melted chocolate evenly over the Fritos layer, spreading it with a spatula to cover the entire surface.
- Chill: Refrigerate the baking dish for 1 hour or until the chocolate has fully set and hardened.
- Serve: Once set, cut the candy into squares and serve as a delicious snack or dessert.
Notes
- You can substitute semi-sweet chocolate chips with milk or dark chocolate according to preference.
- Press the Fritos mixture firmly into the baking dish to help the candy hold together better.
- Keep the finished candy refrigerated to maintain the chocolate coating, especially in warm environments.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week.
- For a crunchier texture, avoid stirring the Fritos too much when coating.
