Frito Bars
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5
Frito Bars
Description
These Frito Bars start by coating Fritos corn chips in a hot syrup made from boiling sugar and light corn syrup, then mixing in creamy peanut butter and vanilla. The combination creates a rich, sweet, and salty coating that clings to the crunchy chips. The mixture is layered in a baking pan with mini chocolate chips sprinkled on top and in the middle, adding chocolate flavor in every bite.
Once cooled and set, the bars hold together firmly with a satisfying contrast of crispy and chewy textures. They can be sliced into bars for easy serving and are convenient for casual snacks or dessert. Variations are possible, such as swapping creamy for crunchy peanut butter or using different types of chocolate candies.
These bars store well covered at room temperature for several days, can be refrigerated up to a week, or frozen for extended storage, making them a flexible homemade treat.
Ingredients
- 2 .25 oz fritos bags
- 1 cups sugar
- 1 cups light corn syrup
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 1 cups peanut butter
- 1 cup mini chocolate chips
Instructions
- Spray a 9 x 13 inch baking pan with non-stick spray. Set aside.
- In a medium saucepan combine sugar and white syrup. Bring to a rolling boil and boil for 1 minute. Remove from heat and add peanut butter and vanilla. Stir until peanut butter is melted and combined.
- Pour over Frito's and mix well.
- Pour 1/2 of Frito mixture into prepared baking pan. Sprinkle 1/2 cup mini chocolate chips over the top. Spread remaining half of Frito mixture and sprinkle with remaining half cup of mini chocolate chips.
- Let stand until set. Cut into bars.
Notes
- Store the Frito Bars covered at room temperature for several days or refrigerate up to a week.
- Freeze bars individually wrapped in plastic for several months to preserve freshness.
- Try substituting crunchy peanut butter for a different texture.
- Use a variety of chocolate chips or candies like Reese’s pieces or chopped peanut butter cups as alternatives.
- Sprinkles can be added on top to match special occasions.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 25Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 281 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1 | |
| Calories | 281kcal | 14% |
| Carbohydrates | 38g | 13% |
| Protein | 4g | 8% |
| Fat | 14g | 22% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 5g | 29% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 1mg | 0% |
| Sodium | 166mg | 7% |
| Potassium | 89mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 24g | 48% |
| Vitamin A | 16IU | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 44mg | 4% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
5
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