Description
Scotcheroos are a nostalgic treat that brings together the irresistible flavors of peanut butter, chocolate, and crispy rice cereal. With their chewy texture and delightful crunch, these bars are perfect for any gathering or as a special snack at home. Easy to make and even easier to enjoy, Scotcheroos will have everyone asking for seconds!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup Karo syrup (light corn syrup)
- 1 cup creamy or crunchy peanut butter
- 6 cups crisped rice cereal
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1/2 cup butterscotch chips
Instructions
- Prepare your workspace by gathering all ingredients and tools (measuring cups, a saucepan, spatula, baking dish lined with parchment paper).
- In a medium saucepan over medium heat, combine the sugar and Karo syrup until boiling. Stir continuously until bubbling.
- Remove from heat and mix in the peanut butter until smooth.
- Gently fold in the rice cereal until evenly coated with the peanut butter mixture.
- Pour the mixture into your prepared baking dish, pressing down gently without crushing the cereal.
- In a microwave-safe bowl, melt the chocolate and butterscotch chips together at 30-second intervals until smooth; stir well after each interval.
- Spread the melted mixture evenly over the pressed cereal base. Allow cooling completely before slicing into squares.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg