Frito Bars
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In a hurry and need a quick and easy treat! Make these delicious Frito Bars in 15 minutes. They are the perfect combination of sweet and salty, no bake and always a hit for something different.
Imaging your favorite Scotcharoo Bar with a twist. The Frito chips add the perfect salty addition to your favorite no-bake bars. Once you try these you’ll make them over and over again. Bet you will even be asked for the recipe!
Stay with me on this one, friends, because you are going to want to try these Frito Bars!
I know, a dessert bar made with corn chips? I doubted too, but let me say, I’m a believer and you will be, too! Frito bars are the ultimate combo of sweet and salty, not to mention they’re a cinch to make.
What Are Frito Bars?
These are no-bake bars made with crunchy Frito corn chips, peanut butter, and chocolate. If you’ve ever had a scotcharoo, they’re similar.
These are as easy to make as rice krispie treats and so delicious! If you’re a peanut butter and chocolate fan, you will love this easy recipe.
Every time I share these with family and friends I have to remember to print off copies of the recipes – everyone always asks for it! When you try them, you’ll see for yourself – these are amazing bars that will get you rave reviews.
Ingredients for Frito Bars
- Fritos – you will need two 9.25-ounce bags. This recipe makes a big batch!
- Granulated sugar
- Light corn syrup
- Vanilla extract – Splurge for real vanilla extract. It’s worth it.
- Creamy peanut butter – Make sure it’s not all natural peanut butter. You won’t the cheap, creamy kind!
- Mini chocolate chips – Mini chips work best because they are sprinkled over the top of the bars.
How to Make Frito Bars
Combine the sugar and corn syrup in a medium saucepan. Bring the mixture to a boil for one minute and then remove the pan from the heat.
Add the peanut butter and vanilla and stir until he mixture is smooth. Pour the peanut butter mixture over the Fritos and mix so the chips are coated evenly.
Press half of the Frito mixture into the prepared pan. Sprinkle half of the chocolate chips over the top. Add the rest of the Frito mixture and spread it in an even layer. Sprinkle the rest of the chips over the top.
Leave the bars at room temperature so the can set. You can also chill them until you’re ready to serve them. Slice into bars for serving.
How Should You Store Frito Bars?
Once the bars are set, you can cover the pan with plastic wrap and store them at room temperature for a few days or in the refrigerator for up to a week.
You can also freeze them for several months! I like to slice them into bars and wrap them individually in plastic wrap. Place the wrapped Frito peanut butter bars in a freezer bag and they will keep well for several months.
No-Bake Bars Variations
This is such a fun recipe because you can easily switch it up with different add-ins!
- Instead of creamy peanut butter, try crunchy peanut butter to add a different texture.
- You can use any kind of chocolate chips for this recipe including white chocolate chips.
- Or, swap the chocolate chips for Reese’s pieces, chopped peanut butter cups, or M&Ms.
- I think some sprinkles on top would be cute, too! You can use different colors to match the holiday or event you’re serving them at.
It doesn’t get any easier than a 15-minute dessert recipe! These Frito bars will be a hit when you make them. Try them soon and I know you’ll love them.
More Easy No Bake Recipes
- Cheerio Bars are another easy no bake dessert bar with peanut butter!
- Chocolate Chip Energy Bites are an easy no bake treat perfect for snacks.
- Make a batch of No Bake Granola Bars to have on hand for easy an easy grab-and-go breakfast!
Did you make this? If you snap a photo, please be sure tag me on Instagram at @julieseatsandtreats or #julieseatsandtreats so I can see your yummy treat!
Frito Bars
Ingredients
- 2 9.25 oz bags Fritos
- 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.
Tips
- Instead of creamy peanut butter, try crunchy peanut butter to add a different texture.
- You can use any kind of chocolate chips for this recipe including white chocolate chips.
- Or, swap the chocolate chips for Reese’s pieces, chopped peanut butter cups, or M&Ms.
- I think some sprinkles on top would be cute, too! You can use different colors to match the holiday or event you’re serving them at.
Fernanda Mello says
We don’t have Fritos here in Brazil… Is Doritos the same kind of snack? Can I use it for this recipe? Thanks!
Julie Evink says
It’s a salty corn chip! So I don’t think Doritos would work…
Glenda says
Hi I’m in the UK, Can you tell me what Fritos scoops are please?
Thank you
Julie Evink says
It’s a thick, salty corn chip!
glenda says
Not sure we have anything like that here.
Natalie Williamson says
I live in Australia, and I’ve never heard of frito. Could you please explain what it is..
Thank you
Natalie
Julie Evink says
It’s a thick, salty corn chip!
Catherine says
I make a frito sweet dish that I call crack, too! It is so addictive that I have to be very selective when I make it so I don’t eat it all! I can’t wait to try your recipe.
Catherine says
I can’t believe I just left a comment but didn’t write my website correctly! Long day!
Julie Evink says
LOL glad I’m not the only one!
Kellie says
These look amazing! Any idea how these might hold up and stay fresh if shipped? My son is deployed overseas and I am wanting to send a goodie/care package. Thanks!
Pete Mathis says
Frito bars- what is the pan size?
Julie Evink says
9×13!
Mary. says
I told the people at my workplace, about this recipe. One of them said, that she “like to try to make them”
Julie says
My son would love me forever if I made these for him:) Thanks so much for posting this great recipe!!
Julie Evink says
Thanks Julie!
Brianne @ Cupcakes & Kale Chips says
What a crazy awesome combo! I love sweet and salty!
Julie Evink says
Thanks Brianne!
Cathy@LemonTreeDwelling says
What a fun salty/sweet twist. I heart Fritos!!
Julie Evink says
It’s like a perfect marriage of food!!
Karly says
Fritos in a cookie bar? I gotta try these! Thanks for linking up with What’s Cookin’ Wednesday!
Julie Evink says
Totally. They might be life changing 🙂
Mary. says
Can you make a version using Nutella® ? Not everybody likes, or can’t eat peanut butter.
Lyuba@willcookforsmiles says
Holy YUM!! Must try some!
Tracey @ The Kitchen is My Playground says
Are you kidding me, Julie??? These are insane! … in a good way, of course. 🙂
Tracey @ The Kitchen is My Playground
Jocelyn says
Good lord! My family loves fritos! They are going to be very excited about these when I try them!!!!