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Chocolate peanut butter Scotcheroos whip up in minutes for a quick and easy dessert. This chewy treat is a family favorite!
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An All-Time Favorite!
This is a treat that we have been making FOR YEARS!! In fact, I can’t remember when Scotcheroos weren’t a classic dessert staple in our home.
We are all obsessed with this classic scotcheroo recipe because:
- 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.
Why are they called Scotcheroos?
These yummy bars got their name because of one of the key ingredients – butterscotch chips! The recipe was originally printed on boxed of Rice Krispies on the 1960s.
Ingredients
- Rice Krispies cereal
- sugar
- creamy peanut butter – We prefer creamy but crunch can be used to for a little more texture in your bars.
- light corn syrup
- chocolate chips – We like using milk chocolate chips but you can use dark or semi-sweet chocolate chips.
- butterscotch chips
How to Make Scotcheroos
- PREP. Grease a 9×13 pan with cooking spray (or line it with parchment paper). Set aside. Pour the crispy rice cereal into a large bowl and set aside.
- BOIL. Bring peanut butter, sugar and corn syrup to a boil in a medium pot over medium heat. Be sure to stir constantly. Take it off the heat as soon as it starts to boil and sugar dissolves.
- MIX. Pour hot mixture over Rice Krispies in a large bowl & mix well. Pour the cereal mixture 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.
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. 😉
Variations
Butterscotch swirl. After melting the chocolate/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.
Toppings. Add sea salt flakes, festive sprinkles, or crushed candies to the top of the chocolaty layer.
Gluten-free. This recipe can be made with gluten-free rice Krispies. Be sure to check the candy chip packages to ensure they do not have gluten.
Recipe Tips
- 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.
- To speed up the set time, stick the treat in the fridge. However, allow them to come back to room temperature before biting into them.
- Microwave. Instead of using a saucepan on the stove, microwave the butterscotch and milk chocolate chips. Heat them in 30-second intervals and stir in between each interval. Be very careful to not overheat.
Storing Info
STORE this Scotcheroos recipe in an airtight container for up to 3 – 4 days or a few extra days stored in the refrigerator.
TO FREEZE: Store the entire block or as individual treats. Wrap in plastic wrap then wrap again with foil or place in a Ziploc freezer bag. Freeze for up to 3 months. Thaw before eating.
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Scotcheroos Recipe
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, making sure to stir constantly.
- As soon as the mixture starts to boil, pour over the cereal and mix well. Pour into a greased 9-x-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 together 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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Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
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!