Description
Scotcheroos are no-bake Rice Krispies bars blended with creamy peanut butter and topped with a rich layer of melted butterscotch and semi-sweet chocolate. These chewy, sweet treats are quick to make and perfect for parties, potlucks, or a simple family dessert.
Ingredients
6 cups Rice Krispies cereal
1 cup light corn syrup
1 cup granulated sugar
1 cup creamy peanut butter
1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
1 cup butterscotch chips
Instructions
- Grease a 9×13-inch baking pan and set aside.
- In a medium saucepan over medium heat, combine the corn syrup and sugar, stirring constantly until the mixture begins to boil.
- Remove the saucepan from heat and stir in the peanut butter until smooth.
- In a large bowl, pour the peanut butter mixture over the Rice Krispies cereal and stir until evenly coated.
- Press the cereal mixture into the prepared baking pan, spreading it out in an even layer.
- In a microwave-safe bowl, combine the chocolate chips and butterscotch chips. Microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring in between, until fully melted and smooth.
- Pour the melted chocolate-butterscotch mixture over the cereal layer and spread evenly.
- Refrigerate the bars for at least 2 hours or until the topping is set.
- Cut into squares and serve.
Notes
Do not overcook the sugar and corn syrup mixture or the bars may become hard.
Add a pinch of sea salt on top for a sweet-and-salty flavor contrast.
For extra crunch, mix in chopped peanuts or pretzels with the cereal.
To make it gluten-free, use certified gluten-free Rice Krispies cereal.
Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days or refrigerate for a firmer texture.
Bars can be frozen for up to 2 months when individually wrapped.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 95mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg