Scotcharoos
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Scotcharoos
Description
Scotcharoos are a classic no-bake bar featuring a base of crispy rice cereal coated in a warm mixture of sugar, corn syrup, and peanut butter. After combining and pressing the cereal mixture into a dish, a melted topping made from butterscotch and chocolate chips is poured over to create a layered, glossy finish. The sugar and syrup are gently boiled and then mixed with peanut butter to bind the cereal, resulting in a chewy, crunchy texture.
The final bars offer a harmony of sweet and nutty flavors highlighted by the rich butterscotch and chocolate topping. Cooling at room temperature allows the topping to set smoothly over the rice krispie base, creating a firm yet tender bar that holds its shape when sliced.
Scotcharoos are perfect for packing in lunchboxes or serving as a convenient sweet treat at parties and gatherings. The recipe suggests lining the pan with parchment paper extended over the edges to easily lift the bars out for cleaner cuts. These bars are best stored chilled in an airtight container to preserve freshness and can also be individually wrapped for easy transport or freezing.
Ingredients
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 cup corn syrup white Karo syrup
- 1 cup peanut butter crunchy
- 5 cups rice krispie cereal (generic crispy rice cereal works great)
- 1 cup butterscotch chips
- 1 cup chocolate chips
Instructions
- In a large sauce pan, bring sugar and syrup to a boil over medium heat.
- Remove from heat and add peanut butter and rice krispies to the pan, gently stir until rice krispies are completely coated.
- Press mixture into a 9x13 baking dish lined with cooking spray.
- Melt together the butterscotch and chocolate chips in a glass bowl in the microwave, stir every 30 seconds.
- Pour the melted chocolate butterscotch mix over the top of the rice krispies and spread with a rubber spatula.
- Let the chocolate cool completely at room temperature before cutting into bars.
Notes
- Line the baking dish with parchment paper over the edges to lift out the bars easily for even cutting.
- Use a heavy-bottomed pot to boil the sugar and syrup to prevent the mixture from boiling over.
- Adjust heat to medium-low after boiling starts to control bubbling.
- Store scotcharoos in an airtight container or resealable freezer bag in the refrigerator for up to a week.
- Individually wrapped bars are convenient for lunchboxes or freezing.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 24Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 407 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 407kcal | 20% |
| Carbohydrates | 75g | 25% |
| Protein | 6g | 12% |
| Fat | 10g | 15% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Cholesterol | 1mg | 0% |
| Sodium | 351mg | 15% |
| Potassium | 181mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 35g | 70% |
| Vitamin A | 3295IU | 66% |
| Vitamin C | 31.2mg | 35% |
| Calcium | 14mg | 1% |
| Iron | 15.8mg | 88% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
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