Scotcheroos
User Reviews
4.6
Scotcheroos
Description
The recipe starts by dissolving sugar and light corn syrup over medium heat without prolonged boiling to avoid hardening. Stirring in creamy peanut butter creates a sticky mixture that is evenly combined with the crispy cereal. This base is pressed into a lined or buttered 9x13 inch pan for a compact layer.
A topping is made by melting semi-sweet chocolate chips with butterscotch chips until smooth, then spreading evenly over the cereal mixture. Cooling sets the bars, which can then be cut into squares or bars. The combination of crunchy cereal and creamy peanut butter provides textural contrast, while the layered topping adds sweetness and flavor complexity.
Scotcheroos can be stored in an airtight container and are a popular treat for casual snacks, potlucks, or children's parties. Avoid overcooking the sugar syrup to keep the bars chewy rather than hard. Cutting at room temperature ensures clean slices.
Ingredients
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 cup light corn syrup
- 1 cup peanut butter creamy
- 6 cups Rice Krispies
- 1 cup chocolate chips semi-sweet
- 1 cup butterscotch chips
Instructions
- In large saucepan, combine sugar and corn syrup (this can also be done in the microwave). Cook over medium heat to dissolve sugar and bring to boil. Do not boil too long or they will harden when cooled. All you want to do here is dissolve the sugar. Remove from heat. Stir in peanut butter. In a large bowl, add the Rice Krispie cereal and peanut butter mixture and mix until well blended. Press cereal mixture into a parchment paper lined or buttered 9X13 inch pan.
- Melt together the chocolate chips and butterscotch chips in a microwave safe bowl or in a saucepan on the stove. You can double the topping if you want a thicker frosting but they are pretty sweet on their own already. Spread combined mixture over top of Rice Krispies mixture. Cool. Cut into bars and store in an airtight container.
Notes
- Prevent the sugar mixture from boiling too long to avoid hard bars; just dissolve sugar before removing from heat.
- For a thicker topping, simply double the amount of chocolate and butterscotch chips melted together.
- Cut the bars once they have cooled to room temperature for easier slicing and clean edges.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.6
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