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Get the Recipe Milk Chocolate Scotcheroos {without Corn Syrup}

A version of your favorite childhood snack that is made with honey instead of corn syrup, but has the same irresistible peanut butter base topped with milk chocolate and butterscotch.

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Additional Time
30 mins
Total Time
45 mins
Servings: 24 2" bars
Calories: 232 kcal
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • ¾ ¾ cup honey
  • ¾ ¾ cup granulated sugar
  • 1 ½ 1 ½ cups creamy peanut butter
  • ½ ½ teaspoon vanilla extract optional
  • 6 6 cups Rice Krispies cereal
  • 11 11 ounces milk chocolate chips ~1 ¾ cups
  • 11 11 ounces butterscotch chips ~ 1 ¾ cups
  • 1 1 teaspoon coconut oil or vegetable oil
  • sea salt flakes optional

Instructions

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  1. In a large saucepan over medium heat, melt together the honey and sugar, whisking frequently until dissolved together, for approximately 3-4 minutes. Do not boil it, or it will get too hard once cooled, simply melt the two together.
  2. Add peanut butter and melt until smooth. Stir in vanilla extract, if using.
  3. Add in Rice Krispies and stir in until completely coated.
  4. Spread evenly in a 9x13 pan; let cool completely. You can place in the fridge or let cool at room temperature.
  5. Using a saucepan or microwave-safe bowl, melt milk chocolate chips and butterscotch chips with oil.
  6. Spread melted chocolate on cooled Krispie treats. Sprinkle with salt flakes if desired. Let the topping cool completely so it hardens before cutting and serving. To speed up the process, you can place them in the fridge, but I recommend letting them come to room temperature again before serving.

Notes

  • Vanilla Extract: Sometimes I use vanilla extract, other times I don't. I don't think it makes a huge difference, which is why I'm leaving that up to your tastebuds.
  • Microwaving chocolate: If you're microwaving the chips, use 30-second intervals and stir in between to ensure chips don't burn.
  • Oil: Using oil in the chocolate topping helps to smooth out the melted chips and keeps the chocolate shiny and easy to eat when chilled. It can be made without if you really prefer, but I do recommend using it!

Nutrition Information

Serving 1bar (2") Calories 232kcal (12%) Carbohydrates 36.6g (12%) Protein 4.3g (9%) Fat 8.6g (13%) Sodium 177mg (7%) Fiber 1.2g (5%) Sugar 22.1g (44%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 242" bars

Amount Per Serving

Calories 232

% Daily Value*

Serving 1bar (2")
Calories 232kcal 12%
Carbohydrates 36.6g 12%
Protein 4.3g 9%
Fat 8.6g 13%
Sodium 177mg 7%
Fiber 1.2g 5%
Sugar 22.1g 44%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.