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Always Chewy Scotcharoos
Our scotcharoos are crafted to be perfectly chewy and never hard, with a heavenly layer of chocolate and butterscotch to sweeten the deal.
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings: 20 servings
Calories: 269 kcal
Course:
Dessert
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 5 cups Rice Krispies cereal
- 1 cup light corn syrup
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Topping
- 1 cup chocolate chips
- 1 cup butterscotch morsels
Instructions
- Lightly grease a 9x13 pan. Pour 5 cups Rice Krispies cereal into a large mixing bowl and set aside.
- Combine the 1 cup light corn syrup and the 1 cup granulated sugar in a medium-sized saucepan over medium heat. Heat until the granulation of the sugar is gone and the mixture has come to a near boil but do not let it actually boil. The temperature that you are looking for is about 199-200 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Remove from the heat and stir in the1 cup creamy peanut butter, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract and 1/2 teaspoon salt. Mix until smooth.
- Pour the sugary, peanut butter mixture over the cereal and gently fold the cereal into the mixture until all is coated evenly.
- Spread across the bottom of the greased 9x13 dish and spread out, gently pressing the mixture until it is even.
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Topping
- Combine 1 cup chocolate chips and 1 cup butterscotch morsels chips in a microwave-safe bowl.
- Microwave on high in 30 second intervals, stirring in between, until the mixture is smooth and melted.
- Spread across the top of the cereal in the pan. Let set until the topping cools completely and solidifies. Cut into squares and enjoy!
Notes
- Bonus Tip* After the topping has been spread, give a little sprinkle of flaked salt across the top for and added experience!
- It is very important to not let the sugar and syrup mixture come to a boil. Stir and watch carefully for the sugar granules to dissolve. If using a candy thermometer, pull the mixture from heat when it hits 199-200ish degrees. Above that temperature, you will have harder scotcharoos than what is desired.
- Bonus Tip* After the topping has been spread, give a little sprinkle of flaked salt across the top for and added experience!
Nutrition Information
Serving
1square
Calories
269kcal
(13%)
Carbohydrates
46g
(15%)
Protein
4g
(8%)
Fat
9g
(14%)
Saturated Fat
3g
(15%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
2g
Monounsaturated Fat
3g
Trans Fat
0.02g
Cholesterol
2mg
(1%)
Sodium
200mg
(8%)
Potassium
82mg
(2%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
38g
(76%)
Vitamin A
494IU
(10%)
Vitamin C
4mg
(4%)
Calcium
20mg
(2%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 20servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 269
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1square | |
| Calories | 269kcal | 13% |
| Carbohydrates | 46g | 15% |
| Protein | 4g | 8% |
| Fat | 9g | 14% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Trans Fat | 0.02g | 1% |
| Cholesterol | 2mg | 1% |
| Sodium | 200mg | 8% |
| Potassium | 82mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 38g | 76% |
| Vitamin A | 494IU | 10% |
| Vitamin C | 4mg | 4% |
| Calcium | 20mg | 2% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.