{"id":341412,"date":"2018-01-01T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2017-09-26T00:03:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/origin-www.tasteofhome.com\/recipes\/south-dakota-frito-treats\/"},"modified":"2024-10-23T20:23:00","modified_gmt":"2024-10-24T01:23:00","slug":"south-dakota-frito-treats","status":"publish","type":"recipe","link":"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/recipes\/south-dakota-frito-treats\/","title":{"rendered":"Frito Candy"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>If you&#8217;ve made one too many batches of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/recipes\/easy-puppy-chow\/\" data-name=\"www.tasteofhome.com\/recipes\/easy-puppy-chow\/\" data-module=\"content engagement\" data-position=\"embedded links\">puppy chow<\/a> or other cereal-based desserts, Frito candy has a unique twist. Corn chips, chocolate chips and chewy peanut butter caramel are mixed, allowed to set and then cut into individual bars.<\/p>\n<p>This Frito candy recipe allows for a myriad of customizations and add-ins. Their appeal lies in the contrast of flavors and textures: crispy, savory corn chips bound together with a soft caramel and studded with sweet chocolate chips for a candy welcome addition at any <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/collection\/bake-sale-recipes-that-ll-earn-big-bucks\/\" data-name=\"www.tasteofhome.com\/collection\/bake-sale-recipes-that-ll-earn-big-bucks\/\" data-module=\"content engagement\" data-position=\"embedded links\">bake sale<\/a> or book club get together.<\/p>\n<h2>Ingredients for Frito Candy<\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-2068940\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/TOHD_117818_JonathanMelendez_1.jpg\" alt=\"Ingredients for Taste Recipes's Pumpkin Juice laid out in small bowls on a beige marble surface.\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" \/><span class=\"credits-overlay\"><span class=\"image-credit noskim\">Jonathan Melendez for Taste Recipes<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<ul class=\"recipe-ingredients__list recipe-ingredients__collection splitColumns\">\n<li><strong>Corn chips: <\/strong>Frito corn chips are the base of this fun candy. Look for the traditional flavor and shape.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Chocolate chips: <\/strong>We call for semi-sweet chocolate chips but you can dry dark or white chocolate or a combination.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Sugar and corn syrup: <\/strong>Melt these two sweeteners together to form the caramel.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Peanut butter: <\/strong>A cup of creamy peanut butter adds flavor and heft to the caramel syrup that binds the chips together.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Directions<\/h2>\n<h3>Step 1: Prepare pan and start layering<\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-2068941\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/TOHD_117818_JonathanMelendez_2.jpg\" alt=\"Process of making Taste Recipes's Pumpkin Juice in a beige marble surface.\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" \/><span class=\"credits-overlay\"><span class=\"image-credit noskim\">Jonathan Melendez for Taste Recipes<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p>Grease a 13&#215;9 inch baking pan and spread one package of corn chips on the bottom. Sprinkle with 1 cup chocolate chips.<\/p>\n<h3>Step 2: Melt peanut butter caramel<\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-2068942\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/TOHD_117818_JonathanMelendez_3.jpg\" alt=\"Process of making Taste Recipes's Pumpkin Juice in a beige marble surface.\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" \/><span class=\"credits-overlay\"><span class=\"image-credit noskim\">Jonathan Melendez for Taste Recipes<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p>In a heavy saucepan, bring sugar and corn syrup to a boil. Stir and boil for one minute. Remove from heat and stir in peanut butter. Pour 1\/2 of the caramel over the chips. Add the remaining package of chips and chocolate chips. Drizzle the rest of the caramel over the top. Let stand until set and cut into bars.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-2068943\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/TOHD_117818_JonathanMelendez_4.jpg\" alt=\"Process of making Taste Recipes's Pumpkin Juice in a beige marble surface.\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" \/><span class=\"credits-overlay\"><span class=\"image-credit noskim\">Jonathan Melendez for Taste Recipes<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<h2>Frito Candy Variations<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Make clusters: <\/strong>Stir the corn chips and caramel together if you&#8217;d like individual candy clusters. Add in the chocolate chips and scoop clumps onto a lined baking sheet. Allow it to set.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Everything&#8217;s more fun with sprinkles: <\/strong>After drizzling the last bit of peanut butter caramel, scatter sprinkles over the top for added color and delight.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Add more chocolate: <\/strong>Melt additional chocolate chips in increments in the microwave until smooth. Drizzle over the bars. Here are <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/article\/how-to-melt-chocolate-5-easy-ways\/\" data-name=\"www.tasteofhome.com\/article\/how-to-melt-chocolate-5-easy-ways\/\" data-module=\"content engagement\" data-position=\"embedded links\">some tips for melting chocolate<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>How to Store Frito Candy<\/h2>\n<p>Store Frito candy in an airtight container at room temperature for five days or in the refrigerator for up to seven.<\/p>\n<h3>Can you freeze Frito candy?<\/h3>\n<p>Cut the candy into bars and layer in an airtight container, separating layers with parchment paper. Freeze up to three months and thaw overnight on the counter.<\/p>\n<h2>Frito Candy Tips<\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-2068944\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/TOHD_117818_JonathanMelendez_5.jpg\" alt=\"Close up of Taste Recipes's Pumpkin Juice sliced in a beige marble surface.\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" \/><span class=\"credits-overlay\"><span class=\"image-credit noskim\">Jonathan Melendez for Taste Recipes<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<h3>How can I make sure my Frito candy bars set?<\/h3>\n<p>When you&#8217;re boiling the sugar and corn syrup for you&#8217;re trying to get the syrup to reach soft-ball stage, which occurs at 235<em>\u00b0<\/em> to 240<em>\u00b0.\u00a0<\/em>If you want to be sure you&#8217;ve hit the right temperature clip a candy thermometer onto the pan. (We have <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/article\/how-to-make-candy\/\" data-name=\"www.tasteofhome.com\/article\/how-to-make-candy\/\" data-module=\"content engagement\" data-position=\"embedded links\">lots of tips on making candy<\/a> and the different stages of melting sugar.)<\/p>\n<h3>What else can I add to Frito candy?<\/h3>\n<p>Think about any other salty or sweet things that go well with peanut butter and caramel. Pretzels, M&#038;M candies, toffee bits or candy corn, if it&#8217;s Halloween. You may want to increase the caramel portion by half to ensure everything sticks together.<\/p>\n<h3>How do I cut neat bars?<\/h3>\n<p>By nature this recipe won&#8217;t cut as cleanly as your favorite brownies because chips crumble. These tips will set you up for success: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/collection\/ways-to-use-parchment-paper-sheets\/#:~:text=Make%20baking%20prep%20super%2Deasy,you%20can%20reuse%20them%20later!\" data-name=\"www.tasteofhome.com\/collection\/ways-to-use-parchment-paper-sheets\/#:~:text=Make%20baking%20prep%20super%2Deasy,you%20can%20reuse%20them%20later!\" data-module=\"content engagement\" data-position=\"embedded links\">parchment paper<\/a> is a useful kitchen tool and you can use it to line your pan with overhanging sides like a sling. Lift the dessert out for easy cutting when the bars are set.<\/p>\n<p>Make sure the peanut caramel is evenly distributed so there aren&#8217;t any loose chips. It&#8217;s important to wait until the candy is cool and set up before attempting to cut into bars.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Yep, they\u2019re made with corn chips, but don\u2019t let that fool you. These salty sweets were a staple after meetings at the quilt guild I once belonged to. \u2014Carol Tramp, Wynot, Nebraska<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":7061,"featured_media":2107741,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"ep_exclude_from_search":false},"tags":[303972,303971,305488,306980,306989,306027,304328,304288,305487,304338,304515,303966,304435,304408,304368,303887,306848,304347,304268,306059,304558,304350,324623,304016,307005,304005,304563,303883],"categories-v2":[308503,308500,310802,310014,310031,308988,311758,308984,308481,259620,310796,308992,308880,308495,308837,308813,308745,308478,309603,308998,259483,311796,308910,309001,309177,308579,310051,308549,308917,308476],"coauthors":[112911],"recommended_recipes":[{"post_title":"Frito Pie","post_link":"\/recipes\/frito-pie\/","post_image":"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/Frito-Pie_EXPS_FT24_116189_EC_021424_3.jpg"},{"post_title":"Frito Corn 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(9-3\/4 ounces each) corn chips, divided","2 cups semisweet chocolate chips, divided","1 cup sugar","1 cup light corn syrup","1 cup creamy peanut butter"],"recipeInstructions":[{"@type":"HowToStep","name":"Prepare pan and start layering","text":"Grease a 13x9 inch baking pan and spread one package of corn chips on the bottom. Sprinkle with 1 cup chocolate chips.","image":"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/TOHD_117818_JonathanMelendez_2.jpg"},{"@type":"HowToStep","name":"Melt peanut butter caramel","text":"In a heavy saucepan, bring sugar and corn syrup to a boil. Stir and boil for one minute. Remove from heat and stir in peanut butter. Pour 1\/2 of the caramel over the chips. Add the remaining package of chips and chocolate chips. Drizzle the rest of the caramel over the top. Let stand until set and cut into bars.","image":"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/TOHD_117818_JonathanMelendez_3.jpg"}],"recipeYield":"2 dozen","author":[{"@type":"Person","name":"Anna Thomas Bates"}],"nutrition":{"@type":"NutritionInformation","calories":" 337 calories","fatContent":"18g fat (5g saturated fat)","cholesterolContent":"0 cholesterol","sodiumContent":"196mg sodium","carbohydrateContent":"43g carbohydrate (29g sugars","fiberContent":"2g fiber)","proteinContent":"5g protein. "},"aggregateRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"AggregateRating","ratingValue":3.8,"reviewCount":20,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5},"review":[{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2022-07-31","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"kiraly"},"reviewBody":"These are so delicious! Because many doubled the recipe of the sugar\/corn syrup\/peanut butter mixture, I used only one bag of Fritos and an 8x8 brownie pan. I should be ashamed of myself for eating so many of them before sharing, but I\u2019m not. :)","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2022-09-23","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"Julie8038"},"reviewBody":"I made these for my church group, and they loved them, and they are gluten free.  The second time around I made 50% more goo, so they stuck better, and I made sure to goo the sides and corners first as I found I lost a lot of chips on the first batch.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2021-05-01","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"Kimberly360"},"reviewBody":"Definitely a go-to when I need something quick.  I've never had to store this away, because it's gone really quick.  I like it as an occasional change from puppy chow and you can add other ingredients and make this one your own.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":4,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2024-07-02","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"Elaine739"},"reviewBody":"<p>This recipe didn't work for me.  I followed the directions as written, but the sugar mixture thickened so much in less than a minute that it didn't get to the bottom of the pan, losing most of the bottom layer and difficult to cover the upper layer.<\/p>","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":2,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2024-09-15","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"bluelaura16"},"reviewBody":"<p>This was not at all what I expected. My husband and grandson wouldn't even try it. My son and his girlfriend ate one each and that was all. I only ate one. The rest went in the trash. Maybe if this were mixed up better where the Fritos were covered, it would have been better. I did think the peanut\/chocolate mixture was very sweet by itself.   It was hard to eat and messy. This was not for us, I guess.<\/p>","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":2,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2020-07-04","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"Sweetpea2bk"},"reviewBody":"So easy, no oven. Great to take along. I made a doubles the sauce like many others have. In attempt to avoid gooey chocolate chips, I stirred Nutella in with the peanut butter. Wow!  It is awesome!","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2019-05-30","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"braceletgirl"},"reviewBody":"I\u2019ve been making these for years minus the chocolate chips. I got the original recipe from Taste Recipes and they were called Kooky Kookies. They  are a big hit wherever I take them. Super easy to make. I will have to try the recipe with the chocolate chips.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2018-01-24","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"sCooter7359"},"reviewBody":"These are sweet and salty.  Loved them and friends loved them too.  Only suggestion would be to gently crush the frito chips slightly.  They will cut better and bite better!   Yum!  Easy - Easy and makes a lot.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2020-05-01","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"gmalovesyou"},"reviewBody":"I never thought of adding chocolate chips to this. I\u2019ve made this for years. Bigger pan, just spread out more. We call it Gooey Fritos. It\u2019s a family favourite. So yummy.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2019-04-11","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"SusanBarrett"},"reviewBody":"Doubled the sauce, and put everything into a huge bowl to mix together before pouring it into a 9x13 pan.  DELICIOUS!!!  Easy to cut because the fritos broke down a bit and the chocolate melted to look just like fudge.  Peanut texture\/taste without peanuts.  Love it!!!","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2018-11-08","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"MikeHoyt"},"reviewBody":"These are a cute idea and they are tasty (but VERY SWEET) but I found them a mess to make, a mess to try to cut and serve ,and a mess to eat,  You can get the same great flavors and taste in something else and avoid the mess.  The chocolate is always molten unless you put it in the fridge - and then it turns the whole thing into cement and you can't cut it OR CHEW IT.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":2,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2020-06-27","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"carolDawson"},"reviewBody":"We loved this and I used the ingredients as written.  However, I did tweak the technique a bit.  I mixed the corn chips into the sugar mixture (like you do for cereal bars).  Then I melted the chocolate chips and drizzled on top.  The photo looked like there were loose chips that would be a mess to eat.  We loved them, but after 4 days of humid Midwestern weather, they suffer a bit.  Not a problem--we were able to gobble them up quickly.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2018-06-07","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"pcronk"},"reviewBody":"Very tasty and similar to a recipe I used to make with my grandmother.  I had lots of dry chips in the bottom of the pan though so next time I'll add the peanut butter mixture to the corn chips in a big bowl, stir everything together and press into the pan.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":4,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2020-05-26","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"Guest2243"},"reviewBody":"I was very excited to make this unusual sweet. Be warned, if you have fillings in your teeth, bad teeth or no teeth, this recipe is NOT, for you. The flavor blend is ok. But look out for the never ending chewiness of the peanut butter liquid you pour on top. Messy as well. If you put in fridge to make the chocolate chips get firm, instead of being a chocolate mess, you cannot even cut this stuff, it gets hard as a rock. So dont chill, either.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":2,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2018-03-18","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"mamma482__MN"},"reviewBody":"I like dark chocolate so will try these bars that way. They look good.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2018-04-12","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"Lynda1111"},"reviewBody":"So this is the strangest recipe I've ever tried. They are good as well as easy to make, but too sweet for me (hence the 3 stars). Other people seem to like them though. I did follow the reviewer's suggestion to crush the chips a bit first & I did that. This would go well at a potluck or a Superbowl party. The sweetness factor makes them a no for me, though.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":3,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2020-06-20","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"gsdluvr"},"reviewBody":"This was the worst recipe I've ever made from this website. The texture and instructions were fine, but the flavor was flat and terrible. It was not sweet or salty, not peanut butter or chocolate, but crunchy and chewy. It all went in the trash. Waste of ingredients.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":1,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2020-05-30","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"MichaelWanegar"},"reviewBody":"This was just terrible.  I did everything per the directions.  I ended up putting it in the garbage.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":1,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2018-06-14","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"var122"},"reviewBody":"YUM! I made these according to the recipe the first time around, and they are good. The second time I made them, I doubled the \"sauce ingredients\"","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2018-06-05","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"JanPamperin"},"reviewBody":"This sounds awesome. I'm going to make them with chili cheese corn chips. 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