Frito Candy
Frito Candy recipe is a creamy, gooey base of peanut butter candy gets tossed with salty Fritos for a fabulous treat for Christmas. You will drizzle them with chocolate and top them with sprinkles and they are perfect for a holiday dessert tray or gifting.
Ingredients
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 cup light corn syrup
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter not organic
- 14 ounces corn chips Fritos or similar I used a 9.25-ounce bag and a half
- 1 cup of chocolate chips or melting chocolate
- Sprinkles optional
Instructions
- In a large pot add the sugar, corn syrup and peanut butter (organic will be too oily).
- Stir to combine and cook over medium heat until it comes to a light boil and everything is incorporated.
- Remove from the heat and stir in the Fritos/corn chips, you want to gently toss them and just get them all lightly coated without crushing them.
- Spoon them out onto a parchment lined baking tray.
- You can make these as big or little as you like but I like to make them about 2 tablespoons worth.
- Let them set up for about 30 minutes.
- Meanwhile in a microwave safe bowl melt the chocolate in 30 second intervals until smooth and melted.
- Using a fork drizzle the chocolate over the candies.
- Top with sprinkles if desired.
- Serve once cooled completely. Enjoy!
Notes
Tips and Tricks
- Store these in an airtight container for up to 4 days.
- You can use chunky non-organic peanut butter for an extra crunch.
- You can add as much chocolate drizzle as you prefer
- You can use the larger scoop Fritos or corn chips if you prefer.
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