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Scotcharoos Recipe (Peanut Butter Rice Krispie Bars)
These classic no-bake Scotcharoos squares treats are made with a combination of Krispies cereal and crunchy peanut butter, topped with a thick butterscotch-chocolate ganache. Butterscotch bars are delightfully delicious and fun!
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Servings: 35 bars
Calories: 174 kcal
Course:
Dessert , Snacks
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 1 cup crunchy peanut butter
- 1 cup light corn syrup
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- 5 – 5 ½ cups Rice Krispies cereal
- 1 cup butterscotch chips
- 1 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 ½ teaspoons coarse sea salt optional
Instructions
- Set out a large mixing bowl, a medium microwave-safe bowl, and a 9 x 13 inch baking dish. Line the baking dish with parchment paper. (I like to make a diagonal cut at the four corners of the paper so that it fits neatly down into the pan.)
- Measure the Rice Krispies into the large mixing bowl. Then in the microwave-safe bowl, combine the peanut butter, corn syrup, and sugar. Microwave in 30-second increments, stirring in between, until the mixture is smooth.
- Pour the hot peanut butter mixture over the Rice Krispies and mix until well combined. Then press the rice cereal mixture into the prepared pan, in an even layer.
- Wash out the microwave safe bowl and dry it thoroughly. Then measure the butterscotch chips, chocolate chips, and butter into the bowl. Microwave in 30-second increments, stirring in between, until the mixture is very smooth.
- Spread the butterscotch chocolate mixture over the top of the bars in an even layer. Sprinkle with sea salt if desired, then refrigerate, until the chocolate layer has hardened.
- Lift the whole sheet of bars out of the pan by the edges of the paper, then cut into 35 regular size bars, or 70 mini bars.
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Notes
- If you don’t have sea salt for the tops, add one 1 teaspoon table salt to the chocolate mixture.
- Storage tips: After the treats have been cooled so that the chocolate on top hardens, they can then be kept at room temperature. Store in an airtight container, and keep in a cool dry place for up to a week.
Nutrition Information
Serving
1bar
Calories
174kcal
(9%)
Carbohydrates
28g
(9%)
Protein
3g
(6%)
Fat
7g
(11%)
Saturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
3g
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
2mg
(1%)
Sodium
210mg
(9%)
Potassium
95mg
(3%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
19g
(38%)
Vitamin A
586IU
(12%)
Vitamin C
5mg
(6%)
Calcium
9mg
(1%)
Iron
3mg
(17%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 35bars
Amount Per Serving
Calories 174
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1bar | |
| Calories | 174kcal | 9% |
| Carbohydrates | 28g | 9% |
| Protein | 3g | 6% |
| Fat | 7g | 11% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 2mg | 1% |
| Sodium | 210mg | 9% |
| Potassium | 95mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 19g | 38% |
| Vitamin A | 586IU | 12% |
| Vitamin C | 5mg | 6% |
| Calcium | 9mg | 1% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.