Description
Peanut Butter Fritos Candy is a delightful and easy-to-make treat combining the crunchiness of Fritos corn chips with the rich creaminess of peanut butter and a layer of melted semi-sweet chocolate. Perfect for a quick snack or party dessert, these sweet and salty candy squares offer a wonderfully balanced flavor and texture in every bite.
Ingredients
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Main 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 Baking Dish: Line an 8×8-inch baking dish with parchment paper or grease it to prevent sticking and allow easy removal of the candy.
- Melt Peanut Butter and Sugar: In a medium saucepan over low heat, combine the peanut butter and granulated sugar. Stir continuously until the mixture becomes smooth and well combined, ensuring the sugar dissolves completely.
- Add Vanilla Extract: Remove the saucepan from heat and stir in the vanilla extract thoroughly to add depth to the flavor.
- Coat Fritos: Add the Fritos corn chips to the peanut butter mixture. Gently stir until all the chips are evenly coated with the peanut butter mixture without crushing them.
- Press Mixture into Dish: Transfer the coated Fritos mixture into the prepared baking dish, pressing it down evenly to form a compact layer.
- Melt Chocolate Chips: Place the semi-sweet chocolate chips in a microwave-safe bowl and heat in the microwave, stirring every 20 seconds until fully melted and smooth.
- Top with Chocolate: Pour the melted chocolate evenly over the pressed Fritos mixture, spreading it with a spatula to cover the entire surface.
- Chill to Set: Refrigerate the baking dish for about 1 hour or until the chocolate topping is firm and set.
- Cut and Serve: Once set, remove from the refrigerator and cut into 12 squares. Serve and enjoy your crunchy, sweet, and salty candy treat.
Notes
- For easier cutting, let the candy sit at room temperature for 5 minutes after refrigeration before slicing.
- You can substitute crunchy peanut butter for extra texture if desired.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator to maintain freshness.
- Microwave timings may vary; melt chocolate chips carefully to avoid burning.
- Using parchment paper simplifies removal and cleanup.
