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
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!
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.
just bought a bag of BUTTERSCOTCH chips over the weekend! Cant wait to try this recipe!
They are one of the best! Hope you like them!
one of our favorite treats! It’s the perfect balance oF sweet, salt, and crunch! Perfect treat to take to potlucks, they Are easy to make and always DISAPPEAR, first.
Agreed!! Thanks for sharing that!
These are our favorite! We Never bring any home when we take them To A party.
Same here! Glad you all like them! Thank you!
These are staples around our house. I absolutely love them. They also feed a bIg group easily!
That’s why I love them, too! Glad you do! Thanks!
These defiNitely cure a sweet tooth! I would increase the topping even more and would use more chocoy, less butterscotch. The butterscotch was a bit Strong for my taste. They were a big hit with all who Tried Them! Will make again for sure.
They sure do!! That’s why I love this recipe..you can easily add more or less of what you like 🙂
I have loved this recipe for years but now I am really excited to try it with the added sugar and corn syrup. It makes perfect sense to me. I use instead of chocolate chips the bakers baking bar, about 6 squares. I feel it gives it a deeper chocolate taste When combined with the butterscotch chips.
Thank you for sharing what you did!
Oh my goodness these are so easy to make! thIs is our Top deSsert for family gather due to Gluten SensitiVitIes.
Woohoo!! Love that! Thank you so much!
Currently pregnant and saw this Recipe and had to make them the same day. Boy they didn’t disappoint. Perfect combination of crispy and gooey, sweet and salty. Will be making again!
Yay!! Glad they didn’t disappoint that pregnancy craving! Thank you for letting me know!
Yum! These are my favorite treat! Made this recipe and loved it
Thank you for trying them!
I was never of fun of butterscotch but these are my go to bars at the holidays. So easy to make and they are always gone. Love the combo of chocolate and peanut butter.
Glad you like them! I love the chocolate & peanut butter combo, too! They are a must at the holidays!
Ah-mazing!!! These are so good, could hardly keep them on the plate! Thanks again for all your work perfecting recipes – great job!!
Awe, you are so welcome! Thank you for saying that!
I live in Ca and whenever we are asked to bring a treat theSe are it! Sooo soo good and addicting!
They sure are!! Thank you so much for sharing that!!
My family loves these! They are so easy to whip together with things that you can keep on hand! It is our new go too recipe for an Yummy easy sweet! My neighbors love them too!
They are the perfect treat to take to neighbors! So happy your family likes them! Thank you!
So delicious! Everyone loves scotcheroos!
Agreed!! Glad you think so, too! Thank you!
Yummy and SO easy to make! Worst part? Having to wait for them to cool Before eatinf!
LOL..agreed! Thank you!
These are delicious! I always wanted to make them but was a bit intimidated. This recipe is super easy.
Glad you tried them! They really are super easy! Thank you!
This is such a good recipe! My family loved them! They do disappear too quickly😀
Glad your family likes them! Thank you for letting me know!
These are delish!!! A crowd favorite, and pretty simple to make. Im not even a huge but fan, but these are great!
That makes me so happy! Thank you for letting me know 🙂
I made These for a family Get together and they were loved by all! This recipe is easy and delicious! Love it!
Thanks for trying them 🙂 So happy they were a hit!
Loved this!! Love the extra frosting!! So easy
Happy you liked them! Thank you for letting me know!
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!
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!