Milk Chocolate Scotcheroos {without Corn Syrup}
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Milk Chocolate Scotcheroos {without Corn Syrup}
Description
This recipe for Milk Chocolate Scotcheroos avoids corn syrup by using honey and granulated sugar melted together, then combined with creamy peanut butter to coat the Rice Krispies cereal thoroughly. The base layer is pressed into a pan and set to cool. The topping consists of melted milk chocolate chips and butterscotch chips combined with a small amount of coconut or vegetable oil to improve smoothness and shine. Once the chocolate layer hardens, the bars are cut for serving.
The bars achieve a crunchy texture from the crisp cereal balanced with the creamy peanut butter mixture, while the dual chocolate and butterscotch layer adds richness and sweetness. Optional sea salt flakes on top can enhance flavor contrast.
These bars are convenient no-bake treats served at room temperature or chilled. The method encourages careful melting of chocolate chips in short intervals if using a microwave to avoid burning.
Ingredients
- ¾ cup honey
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- 1 ½ cups peanut butter creamy
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract optional
- 6 cups Rice Krispies cereal
- 11 ounces milk chocolate chips ~1 ¾ cups
- 11 ounces butterscotch chips ~ 1 ¾ cups
- 1 teaspoon coconut oil or vegetable oil
- sea salt optional, flakes
Instructions
- 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.
- Add peanut butter and melt until smooth. Stir in vanilla extract, if using.
- Add in Rice Krispies and stir in until completely coated.
- Spread evenly in a 9x13 pan; let cool completely. You can place in the fridge or let cool at room temperature.
- Using a saucepan or microwave-safe bowl, melt milk chocolate chips and butterscotch chips with oil.
- 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 is optional and may be added based on taste preference.
- If melting chips in the microwave, use 30-second intervals and stir in between to prevent burning.
- Adding oil to the melted chocolate keeps it smooth, shiny, and easy to cut when chilled; it can be omitted but is recommended.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 242" bars
Amount Per Serving
Calories 232 kcal
% 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.
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Overall Rating
5
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