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Scotcheroos are a delightful no-bake dessert featuring peanut butter, rice krispies cereal, and a luscious chocolate and butterscotch topping. Whether it’s for parties, potlucks, or a quick sweet treat, these bars are always a hit.
Bringing back memories of gatherings and bake sales, Scotcheroos are chewy, sweet, and bursting with peanut butter goodness. Topped with a layer of melted chocolate and butterscotch, they are simply irresistible.
This Scotcheroos recipe is easy, foolproof, and perfect for any occasion. With minimal effort and just a few pantry staples, you can whip up a dessert that everyone will love.
Ingredients You’ll Need
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- Creamy Peanut Butter
- Granulated Sugar
- Corn Syrup
- Rice Krispie Cereal
- Vanilla Extract
- Chocolate Chips – semi-sweet, milk, or dark chocolate
- Butterscotch Chips
How To Make Scotcheroos
- Melt the corn syrup and sugar in a saucepan until just boiling, then remove from heat.
- Mix in peanut butter and vanilla until smooth.
- Cereal – Pour mixture over cereal, mix well, and press into a baking dish.
- Topping – Melt chocolate and butterscotch chips, pour over bars, and spread evenly.
- Serve once the chocolate has set. Slice and enjoy!
Recipe Tips & Suggestions
- Boiling – Be cautious not to overboil the sugar and corn syrup to avoid hard bars.
- Peanut Butter – Creamy peanut butter works best, but crunchy can be used too.
- Butterscotch – Substitute with more chocolate or a mix of chocolate and peanut butter chips.
- Nut Free – Use almond butter or sun butter for a nut-free version.
- Other Cereal – Experiment with different cereals like Special K for a twist.
Storage
For best results, serve these bars within a couple of days to prevent them from drying out. If freezing, wrap tightly and store for up to 3 months. Thaw before serving.