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Scotcheroos Recipe

Craving Rice Krispies but also chocolate and peanut butter . . . and butterscotch? Scotheroos are chewy cereal bars with a rich peanut butter flavor and topped with melted chocolate. An easy no bake treat!

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
15 mins
Servings: 24 bars
Calories: 249 kcal
Course: Snacks
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 2 Tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 cup light corn syrup
  • 1 cup creamy peanut butter
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 6 cups Rice Krispies cereal
  • 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
  • 1 cup butterscotch baking chips

Instructions

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  1. Line a 13x9 baking dish parchment paper. Set aside.
  2. In a large pot, over medium-high heat, melt butter. Add in sugar and corn syrup. Mix gently and bring to a bubbling boil. Once boiling, remove from heat immediately.
  3. Stir in peanut butter and vanilla extract. Fold in rice krispies cereal. Pour the mixture into the prepared baking dish. Press into the dish gently.
  4. Allow treats to cool completely, before adding the topping.
  5. In a microwave safe bowl (or double boiler), melt chocolate chips and butterscotch chips in 20-second intervals, mixing between intervals until smooth.
  6. Spread mixture over the bars with a spatula until covered evenly. Allow to set.

Notes

  • Storage: You can store these treats in the fridge for up to 7 days or on the counter for up to 5 days. Either way, they should be stored in an airtight container. They can be enjoyed warm, at room temperature, or even cold!
  • Tools: Make sure you have a large enough pot to hold all the Rice Crispies or you will have quite a mess on your hands.
  • Temperature: Keep an eye on the temperature of the sugar mixture—you will need to remove it from the stove very quickly. If you want a softer bar, take it off the heat as soon as it reaches 215-220°F. If you want a chewier bar, you can allow the mixture to cook for 30 more seconds.
  • Warm them Up: If you store these bars in the fridge, I like to pop them in the microwave for 15-30 seconds to warm them up a little bit before I eat them. This softens up the bar without causing the chocolate to get too melty.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1bar Calories 249kcal (12%) Carbohydrates 42g (14%) Protein 3g (6%) Fat 9g (14%) Saturated Fat 3g (15%) Polyunsaturated Fat 5g Cholesterol 3mg (1%) Sodium 141mg (6%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 32g (64%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 24bars

Amount Per Serving

Calories 249

% Daily Value*

Serving 1bar
Calories 249kcal 12%
Carbohydrates 42g 14%
Protein 3g 6%
Fat 9g 14%
Saturated Fat 3g 15%
Polyunsaturated Fat 5g 29%
Cholesterol 3mg 1%
Sodium 141mg 6%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 32g 64%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.