Chewy, peanut butter Rice Krispie bars topped with a rich, chocolate and butterscotch frosting. It’s hard to say no to these delicious chocolate Scotcheroos!
We are fan of easy treats like today’s recipe!! If you also love Scotcheroos, be sure to check out our famous Rice Krispie Treats, Cookie Bars and Millionaire Bars.
An All-Time Favorite!
Today’s recipe is one that we have been making FOR YEARS!! In fact, I can’t remember when Scotcheroos weren’t a dessert staple in our home.
Not only are they simple, but they’re chewy, full of flavor and made pretty quickly. They’re also a treat that everyone loves because they include delicious flavors like: Rice Krispies, peanut butter, chocolate and butterscotch. Definitely can’t go wrong with that combo!
We have also always loved treats with cereal like Rice Krispie treats, and because of that we always keep the ingredients on hand for them and for Rice Krispie Scotcheroos. And again – they’re so easy that even the kids can make them which is even better!
How to Make Scotcheroos
Making these treats are a cinch!! And we love that they are quick too. Just remember that you do need to leave time for them to set up in the end, but you can always speed that up by sticking them in the fridge or freezer for a bit. 😉
PREP. Grease a 9×13 pan. Set aside.
CEREAL. Pour Rice Krispies into a large bowl and set aside.
BOIL. Bring peanut butter, sugar, & corn syrup to a boil in a medium pot. Be sure to stir constantly.
MIX. Pour hot mixture over Rice Krispies in large bowl & mix well. Pour into greased 9×13 pan and gently press down with a spatula.
TOPPING. Melt chocolate chips & butterscotch chips together in a small pot, stirring constantly on low heat. Pour over pressed Rice Krispies and let set before cutting and serving.
Recipe Tips
Just a few things to keep in mind when making these delicious chocolate Scotcheroos!
- Don’t over heat the sugar/corn syrup mixture. Remove the mixture just as it is beginning to boil otherwise overheating will end up creating a dry and crumbly treat.
- To speed up the set time you can stick the treat in the fridge. However, allow them to come back to room temperature before biting into them.
- Regular creamy peanut butter works best, but you can use natural organic peanut butter. Just be sure to stir so the oil is incorporated before adding the sugar.
Add a pretty butterscotch swirl: After you have melted the chocolate/butterscotch chips together you will want to melt a separate bowl of butterscotch chips. Spread the chocolate mixture evenly over the treat. Then drizzle the plain butterscotch over the chocolate. Finally, use a toothpick to drag the butterscotch drizzle through the chocolate creating a pretty pattern.
You can also add sprinkles or crushed candies to the top of the chocolaty layer.
How to Store
STORE in an airtight container for up to 3 days (although we are afraid you may not have leftovers!) 😉
TO FREEZE: Store the entire block or as individual treats. Wrap in plastic wrap then wrap again with foil or place in a Ziploc. Freeze for up to 3 months. Thaw before eating.
For More Bar Recipes:
For More Chocolate Peanut Butter Treats:
- Chocolate Peanut Butter Rice Krispie Treats
- White Chocolate Scotcheroos
- Chex Scotcharoos
- Peanut Butter Chews
- Peanut Butter Balls
Scotcheroos Recipe
Ingredients
- 6 cups Rice Krispies cereal
- 1 cup peanut butter
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 cup light corn syrup
- 1 1/2 cups chocolate chips
- 1 1/2 cups butterscotch chips
Instructions
- Grease a 9x13 pan. Set aside.
- Pour Rice Krispies into a large bowl and set aside.
- Bring peanut butter, sugar, & corn syrup to a boil in a medium pot. Be sure to stir constantly.
- Pour hot mixture over rice krispies in large bowl & mix well. Pour into greased 9x13 pan and gently press down with a spatula.
- Melt chocolate chips & butterscotch chips together in a small pot, stirring constantly on low heat. Pour over pressed Rice Krispies and let set before cutting and serving.
Super tasty and easy to make. I especially love the think layer of chocolate aNd butterscotch on top. So good!
Isn’t that the best?! Glad you liked them! Thank you!
Help! What did I do wrong? My treats are hard as a rock, needed to be thrown away.
Made recipe before and they were perfect.. Any insight so I know what to avoid next time?
Hmmm, I am so sorry, I wish I knew?? Maybe not fresh ingredients or the heat was too high when you were melting. I’m just guessing, though.
Hi Karen! I grew up making this recipe with my mom, and the reason yours turned out hard is because you boiled the sugar/corn syrup mixture too long. It’s very finicky, and the moment it comes to a boil, take it off the heat. We also add the peanut butter after we take the sugars off the heat, mix well, and then add rice krispies. I’m not sure if this makes a difference. Working quickly is the key!
These Are seriouslY soooo good. I get torn when i see them being served because i always want to EaT way too many.
Never tried must try
I hope you will! They are our favorite!
I am always in charge of bringing these to gatherings. They are my family’s favorite!
These are one of our very favorite no bake treats! So good!
Yummy! Such an easy to make and delicious treat! 🙂
Love that i can freeze theSe aNd pull them out whenever i have a craving. Im so tempted to eat them all!
ScOtcheroos…..a family favorite that everybody loves!
These are sooooo good and sooooo easy! My family loves scotchEroos and this is an aMazing recipe! I made it just as it is written. ThAnks for the wonderful recipe!
You are welcome! They are a family favorite! Thank you 😉
Hello. Just wondering — is there anyThing i can substitute the light corn syrup with? Thank you!
Not sure if it’s because of an allergy or preference, but you can try honey, light molasses, a syrup, etc. I haven’t personally used anything else, but those would work…probably change the flavor a little.
First time making Scotcheroos!
Hope you like them!!
These are our favorites. They have become our traditional camping treats. So good!
These scotcheroos are so yummy! The recipe is easy and simple to make
Excellent and easy recipe. Thank you!
You are welcome! Thank you for trying them!!
Family Favorite!! We love these decadent, chewy treats. What’s great is they can be an easy gluten free treat for those visiting with allergies.
I crave these all the time but especially when I’m pregnant, like right now 🤤 I love the butterscotch with the chocolate and the peanut butter with the chewy rice crispiest…. Excuse me while I go make another pan.
I should have known better…only the syrup and sugar bring to a boil…then add peanut butter.
I add it all & bring to a boil, without any problems.
Yummy. Thank you
You’re welcome! I’m so happy you liked them!
would chocolate rice krispies work instead of regular rice krispies?
Yes they would! It would make your Scotcheroos extra chocolately. 🙂