Scotcharoos are a classic Rice Krispie 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. Scotcheroos 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.

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Scotcharoos

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. 

Grease a 9×13″ pan liberally with butter set aside.

Place a small saucepan over medium heat, stir in corn syrup and sugar. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly.

Once the sugar and corn syrup mixture comes to boil, remove from the heat and stir in the peanut butter, stir to combine.

Pour the sugar mixture over the Rice Krispie cereal and stir immediately 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.

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Mix the chocolate and butterscotch 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 over the cereal evenly.

Allow chocolate to set, about 2 hours. Cut into desired serving size squares and store in an air-tight container.

Serve this family favorite treat any time of the year!

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Scotcharoo Recipe

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Scotcharoos

Scotcharoos – Peanut butter rice krispie treats with butterscotch and chocolate topping. Ridiculously easy to make!

Prep Time5 mins

Cook Time10 mins

Total Time15 mins

Course: Brownies / Bars, Dessert

Cuisine: American

Keyword: rice cereal, scotcharoos, scotcheroos, treats

Servings: 12

Calories: 455kcal

Author: Don’t Sweat The Recipe

Ingredients

• 6 cups 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 9×13″ 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.

Nutrition

Calories: 455kcal | Carbohydrates: 78g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 4mg | Sodium: 256mg | Potassium: 157mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 63g | Vitamin A: 979IU | Vitamin C: 9mg | Calcium: 30mg | Iron: 5mg

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