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A long-time family FAVORITE, these Scotcheroos are filled with chocolate, peanut butter and butterscotch and whip up in minutes for a quick and easy go-to dessert.
An All-Time Favorite!
This is a no bake treat that we have been making FOR YEARS!! In fact, we can’t remember when Scotcheroos wasn’t a classic dessert staple in our home. We’ve always loved Rice Krispies so it’s no wonder we love the addition of chocolate, peanut butter, and butterscotch!
Plus, they are SO easy to make. Just 20 minutes from start to finish with simple steps! These are actually a treat that OUR KIDS make all of the time!
We love them for sharing with friends (at activities or after school) and they are perfect for potlucks and parties.
We know these will be a family favorite for you too!!
WHY WE LOVE IT:
- The flavor can’t be beat! We’ve always loved Rice Krispies, chocolate, peanut butter, and butterscotch, so these are definitely a family favorite.
- Beyond simple. They’re so easy, my kids make them all the time!
- Quick party treat. From start to finish, these are made in 20 minutes and because everyone loves them, they’re great for parties, get-togethers, and holidays.
Ingredients
PREP TIME: 5 minutes
COOK TIME: 15 minutes
- 6 cups Rice Krispies cereal – To keep this recipe gluten-free be sure to check the package labels.
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter – We prefer creamy but crunchy can be used for more texture.
- 1 cup light corn syrup – Dark corn syrup works too, it will just darken the color of the treat.
- 1½ cups chocolate chips – We like milk chocolate chips but you can use dark or semi-sweet chocolate chips.
- 1½ cups butterscotch chips
- optional topping – Add sea salt flakes, festive sprinkles, or crushed candies to the top of the chocolaty layer.
How to Make Scotcheroos
- PREP. Pour Rice Krispies into a large bowl and set aside.
- COMBINE. In a medium pot over medium-high heat, bring sugar, peanut butter, and corn syrup to a boil, stirring constantly.
- As soon as the mixture starts to boil, pour over the cereal and mix well. Pour into a greased 9×13-inch pan and gently press down with a spatula to spread evenly into the pan.
- Don’t overheat the sugar/corn syrup mixture. Remove the mixture just as it is beginning to boil otherwise overheating will end up creating a dry and rock-hard treat.
- As soon as the mixture starts to boil, pour over the cereal and mix well. Pour into a greased 9×13-inch pan and gently press down with a spatula to spread evenly into the pan.
- CHOCOLATE. In a small pot, melt chocolate and butterscotch chips together over low heat, stirring constantly. Pour over pressed Rice Krispies and let set for at least 30 minutes before cutting and serving.
Use a MIcrowave
Instead of using a saucepan on the stove, microwave the butterscotch and milk chocolate chips. Heat in 30-second intervals and stir in between each interval. Be very careful to not overheat.
Scotcheroos
Ingredients
- 6 cups Rice Krispies cereal
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1 cup light corn syrup
- 1½ cups chocolate chips
- 1½ cups butterscotch chips
Instructions
- Pour Rice Krispies into a large bowl and set aside.
- In a medium pot over medium-high heat, bring sugar, peanut butter, and corn syrup to a boil, stirring constantly.
- As soon as the mixture starts to boil, pour over the cereal and mix well. Pour into a greased 9×13-inch pan and gently press down with a spatula to spread evenly into the pan.
- In a small pot, melt chocolate and butterscotch chips over low heat, stirring constantly. Pour over pressed Rice Krispies and let set for at least 30 minutes before cutting and serving.
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Notes
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
Recipe FAQ
After melting the chocolate and butterscotch chips together, 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.
Make 1-2 days ahead of time, cover, and store at room temperature. Leftovers can be stored in an airtight counter for up to 4 days.
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!
Yum! These are my favorite treat! Made this recipe and loved it
Thank you for trying them!
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!
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!
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!
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 🙂
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 are our favorite! We Never bring any home when we take them To A party.
Same here! Glad you all like them! Thank you!
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!
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!