5 from 10 votes
Scotcheroos Recipe (No-bake Treat!)
Scotcheroos are no-bake bars combining honey, brown sugar, and peanut butter with crispy Rice Krispies cereal to form a chewy base. They are topped with a melted layer of peanut butter blended with butterscotch and semi-sweet chocolates. The bars chill in the refrigerator to set, creating a sweet, rich treat with a crisp cereal texture inside and a smooth, glossy topping.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings:
20
Calories:
375 kcal
Course:
Dessert, Baked Goods
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 1 cup honey
- 3/4 cup brown sugar
- 1 1/2 cup peanut butter
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 6 cups Rice Krispies
- 2 tablespoons peanut butter
- 1 3/4 cup butterscotch chips 10 ounces
- 1 1/2 cup semi sweet chocolate chips
Instructions
Get Prepped
- Butter or grease a 9 x 13 inch pan, set aside.
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Make the Base
- In a medium sauce pan combine honey and brown sugar over low heat until just before mixture boils and and sugar is dissolved, being careful not to over boil. (About a minute).
- Remove the pan from the heat and add peanut butter, vanilla and salt stirring until smooth and well blended
- Add rice krispies cereal to a big bowl and pour the sugar peanut butter mixture over cereal and stir to combine it all. Press into prepared dish using a piece of parchment paper to help smooth it.
Make the Topping
- In a microwaveable bowl add 2 Tablespoons of peanut butter, butterscotch morsels and chocolate chips. Microwave on low heat for 2-3 minutes stopping to stir it every 30 seconds until completely melted and combined.
- Pour butterscotch and chocolate mixture on top of the bars and spread evenly.
- Place the bars in the refrigerator for 20-30 minutest to allow the chocolate to harden before cutting.
- Remove from the refrigerator 10 mins before serving, cut into bars and enjoy.
Nutrition Information
Calories
375kcal
(19%)
Carbohydrates
54g
(18%)
Protein
7g
(14%)
Fat
16g
(25%)
Saturated Fat
6g
(30%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
3g
(18%)
Monounsaturated Fat
7g
(35%)
Trans Fat
1g
(50%)
Cholesterol
2mg
(1%)
Sodium
232mg
(10%)
Potassium
243mg
(5%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
42g
(84%)
Vitamin A
580IU
(12%)
Vitamin C
5mg
(6%)
Calcium
26mg
(3%)
Iron
4mg
(22%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 20 Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 375
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 375kcal | 19% |
| Carbohydrates | 54g | 18% |
| Protein | 7g | 14% |
| Fat | 16g | 25% |
| Saturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3g | 18% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 2mg | 1% |
| Sodium | 232mg | 10% |
| Potassium | 243mg | 5% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 42g | 84% |
| Vitamin A | 580IU | 12% |
| Vitamin C | 5mg | 6% |
| Calcium | 26mg | 3% |
| Iron | 4mg | 22% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.