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Frito Bars

Frito Bars: Quick, Sweet & Salty No-Bake Snack Delight

Frito Bars deliver a perfect blend of sweet and salty in a delightful no-bake snack.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cooling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 12 bars
Course: Snacks
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Base
  • 1 package Frito Corn Chips Use original flavor for best results.
  • 1 cup Semi-Sweet Chocolate Chips Milk or dark chocolate can be substituted.
For the Binding Mixture
  • 1 1/2 cups Granulated Sugar Essential for sweetness and binding.
  • 1 1/2 cups Light Corn Syrup Honey or maple syrup can be alternatives.
  • 1 1/2 cups Creamy Peanut Butter Crunchy can be used for extra texture.

Equipment

  • 9x13 inch baking dish
  • medium saucepan

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Frito Bars
  1. Generously grease a 9x13 inch baking dish with butter.
  2. Spread Frito corn chips evenly across the bottom of the baking dish. Sprinkle semi-sweet chocolate chips over the Fritos.
  3. Combine granulated sugar and light corn syrup in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Bring to a boil and boil for 1 minute, then stir in creamy peanut butter.
  4. Drizzle half the peanut butter mixture over the Fritos, then add remaining chips and drizzle the rest of the mixture on top.
  5. Place the bars in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes to set.

Nutrition

Serving: 1barCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 4gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gSodium: 150mgPotassium: 180mgFiber: 1gSugar: 20gCalcium: 2mgIron: 4mg

Notes

Use original Frito corn chips to maintain the intended sweet-salty balance. Ensure to boil the sugar mixture for exactly one minute.

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