Yield: 24 bars
Scotcheroos
Prep Time
10 minutes
Cook Time
5 minutes
Total Time
15 minutes
Craving Rice Krispies but also chocolate and peanut butter . . . and butterscotch? Scotheroos are chewy cereal bars with a rich peanut butter flavor and topped with melted chocolate. An easy no bake treat!
Ingredients
- 2 Tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup light corn syrup
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 6 cups Rice Krispies Cereal
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1 cup butterscotch baking chips
Instructions
- Line a 13x9 baking dish parchment paper. Set aside.
- In a large pot, over medium-high heat, melt butter. Add in sugar and corn syrup. Mix gently and bring to a bubbling boil. Once boiling, remove from heat immediately.
- Stir in peanut butter and vanilla extract. Fold in rice krispies cereal. Pour the mixture into the prepared baking dish. Press into the dish gently.
- Allow treats to cool completely, before adding the topping.
- In a microwave safe bowl (or double boiler), melt chocolate chips and butterscotch chips in 20-second intervals, mixing between intervals until smooth.
- Spread mixture over the bars with a spatula until covered evenly. Allow to set.
Notes
- Store bars in airtight container for up to 5 days at room temperature.
Nutrition Information:
Yield:
24Serving Size:
1 barAmount Per Serving: Calories: 249Total Fat: 9gSaturated Fat: 3gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 3mgSodium: 141mgCarbohydrates: 42gFiber: 1gSugar: 32gProtein: 3g
*Nutrition facts are an estimate and not guaranteed to be accurate. Please see a registered dietitian for special diet advice.