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!
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.
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Notes
Storage: You can store these treats in the fridge for up to 7 days or on the counter for up to 5 days. Either way, they should be stored in an airtight container. They can be enjoyed warm, at room temperature, or even cold!
Tools: Make sure you have a large enough pot to hold all the Rice Crispies or you will have quite a mess on your hands.
Temperature: Keep an eye on the temperature of the sugar mixture—you will need to remove it from the stove very quickly. If you want a softer bar, take it off the heat as soon as it reaches 215-220°F. If you want a chewier bar, you can allow the mixture to cook for 30 more seconds.
Warm them Up: If you store these bars in the fridge, I like to pop them in the microwave for 15-30 seconds to warm them up a little bit before I eat them. This softens up the bar without causing the chocolate to get too melty.