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Scotcharoos Recipe
Scotcharoos are a perfect combination of butterscotch and peanut butter with a twist of a Rice Krispie crunch in the middle and a thick, rich chocolate layer that makes an irresistible treat. Sink your teeth in these ooey gooey bars!
Prep Time
15 mins
Total Time
15 mins
Servings: 16 Squares
Calories: 345 kcal
Course:
Dessert
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 1 cup peanut butter
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 cup light karo syrup
- 5-6 cups rice krispie cereal
- 1 cup butterscotch chips
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
Instructions
- In a large-sized microwave-safe bowl, combine 1 cup peanut butter, 1 cup sugar, and 1 cup light karo syrup. Melt, stirring every 30 seconds until smooth. Add 5-6 cups Rice Krispie cereal and stir until combined.
- Line a 9x13-inch pan with aluminum foil or parchment paper. Spread the mixture evenly into the pan.
- In a medium-sized microwave-safe bowl, add 1 cup butterscotch chips and 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips. Melt, stirring every 30 seconds until smooth. Pour on top and spread evenly over the bars. Let cool completely.
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Notes
- *Because I like my bars more gooey, I only added in 5 cups.
- *You can also make the mixture on the stovetop, just be careful not to over cook or the bars will be hard. Just melt until the sugar has dissolved.
Nutrition Information
Calories
345kcal
(17%)
Carbohydrates
55g
(18%)
Protein
5g
(10%)
Fat
13g
(20%)
Saturated Fat
4g
(20%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
2g
Monounsaturated Fat
6g
Trans Fat
0.01g
Cholesterol
2mg
(1%)
Sodium
171mg
(7%)
Potassium
166mg
(5%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
44g
(88%)
Vitamin A
598IU
(12%)
Vitamin C
6mg
(7%)
Calcium
19mg
(2%)
Iron
4mg
(22%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 16Squares
Amount Per Serving
Calories 345
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 345kcal | 17% |
| Carbohydrates | 55g | 18% |
| Protein | 5g | 10% |
| Fat | 13g | 20% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Trans Fat | 0.01g | 1% |
| Cholesterol | 2mg | 1% |
| Sodium | 171mg | 7% |
| Potassium | 166mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 44g | 88% |
| Vitamin A | 598IU | 12% |
| Vitamin C | 6mg | 7% |
| Calcium | 19mg | 2% |
| Iron | 4mg | 22% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.