Description
Indulge your sweet and salty cravings with these easy-to-make Frito Bars. A delightful combination of crunchy Fritos, creamy peanut butter, and a hint of chocolate, these bars are perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Fritos Corn Chips:
4 cups slightly crushed,
Granulated Sugar:
1 cup,
Light Corn Syrup:
1 cup,
Creamy Peanut Butter:
1 cup,
Semisweet Chocolate Chips (optional):
1/2 cup,
Butterscotch Chips (optional):
1/4 cup
Instructions
- Prepare the Pan: Lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish or line it with parchment paper.
- Layer the Fritos: Spread the crushed Fritos evenly in the bottom of the pan.
- Make the Peanut Butter Mixture: In a saucepan, combine sugar and corn syrup. Bring to a boil, then remove from heat and stir in peanut butter until smooth.
- Assemble the Bars: Pour the peanut butter mixture over the Fritos, spreading it evenly. Add optional chocolate and butterscotch chips.
- Cool and Slice: Let the mixture cool completely before slicing into bars.
Notes
- Use well-stirred natural peanut butter for best results.
- Enhance with a pinch of flaky sea salt for a gourmet touch.
- Store bars in an airtight container for up to 5 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 18 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 2.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6.5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 25 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
