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Scotcharoos
This easy Scotcharoos recipe is a tasty twist on rice krispie treats with creamy peanut butter, butterscotch, and rich chocolate on top.
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings: 24 bars
Calories: 225 kcal
Course:
Dessert
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup light corn syrup
- 1 cup peanut butter
- 6 cups crispy rice cereal
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1 cup butterscotch chips
Instructions
- In a dutch oven or large pot, combine the granulated sugar and light corn syrup over medium heat. Stir constantly until the mixture comes to a boil.
- Remove the saucepan from the heat and stir in the creamy peanut butter until the mixture is smooth and well combined.
- Add the crispy rice cereal to the peanut butter mixture. Stir until the cereal is evenly coated.
- Press the mixture into a lightly greased 9x13 inch pan, using a spatula to ensure an even layer
- In a microwave-safe bowl, melt the semisweet chocolate chips and butterscotch chips together in the microwave, heating in 30-second intervals and stirring in between until smooth.
- Spread the melted chocolate and butterscotch mixture over the top of the cereal layer, covering it completely.
- Allow the scotcharoos to cool and the chocolate topping to set before cutting them into bars for serving. Enjoy!
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Notes
- For a twist, consider using crunchy peanut butter for added texture in the bars.
- You can refrigerate the scotcharoos to speed up the setting of the chocolate topping.
- These bars are great for parties, potlucks, and as a sweet treat for any occasion.
- To store, place the scotcharoos in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week. If you need to stack them, place parchment paper between the layers to prevent sticking
- For a twist, consider using crunchy peanut butter for added texture in the bars.
- You can refrigerate the scotcharoos to speed up the setting of the chocolate topping.
- These bars are great for parties, potlucks, and as a sweet treat for any occasion.
- To store, place the scotcharoos in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week. If you need to stack them, place parchment paper between the layers to prevent sticking
Nutrition Information
Calories
225kcal
(11%)
Carbohydrates
36g
(12%)
Protein
3g
(6%)
Fat
9g
(14%)
Saturated Fat
3g
(15%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
4g
Trans Fat
0.01g
Cholesterol
1mg
(0%)
Sodium
84mg
(4%)
Potassium
109mg
(3%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
29g
(58%)
Vitamin A
11IU
(0%)
Calcium
13mg
(1%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 24bars
Amount Per Serving
Calories 225
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 225kcal | 11% |
| Carbohydrates | 36g | 12% |
| Protein | 3g | 6% |
| Fat | 9g | 14% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Trans Fat | 0.01g | 1% |
| Cholesterol | 1mg | 0% |
| Sodium | 84mg | 4% |
| Potassium | 109mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 29g | 58% |
| Vitamin A | 11IU | 0% |
| Calcium | 13mg | 1% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.