Scotcharoos
Scotcharoos are a classic rice cereal treat coated with butterscotch and chocolate. If you don’t already have these in your cookie repertoire, give them a try. They are ridiculously easy to make. Scotcharoos are crunchy, sweet, and perfectly chocolatey. They are great for gifting, potlucks, family gatherings or just the perfect handheld sweet treat. Need a last minute dessert or snack? This is the recipe.
First, measure out 6 cups of rice cereal in a large bowl. You want the cereal ready to go because once you pour sugar/peanut butter mixture over the cereal is cools quickly. Then in a saucepan bring sugar and corn syrup just to a boil. Add in peanut butter and mix until combined. Pour the mixture over the cereal and stir immediately to combine. Spread in prepared pan.
Now mix butterscotch and chocolate chips together in a microwave-safe bowl and melt. Spread this mixture over the top evenly and allow the chocolate to set.
Cut into desired serving size squares and store in an air-tight container.
Scotcharoos
Ingredients
- 6 cups of rice cereal
- 1 cup light corn syrup
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 cup peanut butter
- 1 cup butterscotch chips
- 1 cup chocolate chips
Instructions
- Grease a 9x13" pan liberally with butter, set aside.
- Measure and place the rice cereal into a large bowl and set aside.
- Place a small saucepan over medium heat, stir in corn syrup and sugar. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly. Once to boil, remove the pan from the heat and add the peanut butter, stir to combine.
- Pour mixture over your rice cereal and mix to combine.
- Press cereal mixture into the prepared pan spreading it out evenly. You want the mixture in there good but don’t press too hard because you don’t want them too packed in.
- Mix the butterscotch chips and chocolate chips in a bowl and microwave for 30 seconds. Remove the bowl from the microwave and stir. Repeat this step (30-second intervals) until a few small lumps remain, stir until completely dissolved.
- Spread it evenly over the top of your rice cereal.
- Allow chocolate to set, about 2 hours.
Comments
The Better Baker
July 1, 2016My oh my! I just want to dive right through the screen into that panfull of deliciousness. Thanks so much for sharing with us at Weekend Potluck. Enjoy a fabulous holiday weekend.
DSTR
July 4, 2016🙂 Unfortunately I did dive into the pan! Thank you!
Martie
July 1, 2016I love these! I make them every year at Christmas, and cut them into smaller pieces, like fudge, to gift to friends. You’re right, they’re great any time! Found this on #FoodieFriDIY! Thanks for sharing! 🙂
DSTR
July 4, 2016I think I’m going to add them to my Christmas baking list as well. Thank you, Martie!
Miz Helen
July 1, 2016Your Scotcharoos look amazing! Thanks so much for sharing with Full Plate Thursday and have a very special weekend!
Come Back Soon,
Miz Helen
Jann Olson
July 3, 2016One of my favorite treats! I’m not a big chocolate lover, but the butterscotch chips makes them so yummy! Thanks for sharing the recipe with SYC.
hugs,
Jann
Lauarie
July 7, 2016Ohh, these look great! Pinned to share and to save! Thanks for sharing with us at Brag About It!
DSTR
July 7, 2016Thank you so much, Laurie!
Katerina
July 8, 2016So packed with flavors and delicious!
swathi
July 10, 2016Delicious, my kids will love it, thanks for sharing with Hearth and soul blog hop, pinning and tweeting.
Kim
July 12, 2016Scotcharoos are my FAVORITE during the holidays! I’ll be adding these to my “to bake” list and will be featuring them tomorrow on You Link It We Make It! Thanks for sharing with us! – Kim @ knockitoffkim.com
DSTR
July 13, 2016Thank you so much, Kim! 🙂