Description
Irresistible Scotcheroos are chewy, crunchy, and packed with peanut buttery flavor, combining simple pantry staples into a sweet and salty crowd-pleasing treat. Ready in under 30 minutes, these bars feature a peanut butter base with crispy rice cereal and a smooth chocolate and butterscotch topping, perfect for parties, family gatherings, or anytime you want a classic nostalgic dessert.
Ingredients
Scale
Base Ingredients
- 1 cup peanut butter
- 1/2 cup butter
- 1/4 cup light corn syrup
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 6 cups rice cereal
Topping
- 1 cup chocolate chips
- 1 cup butterscotch chips (optional but recommended)
Instructions
- Combine Butter, Sugar, and Corn Syrup: Start by melting butter, granulated sugar, and corn syrup together in a large saucepan over medium heat. Stir constantly until the sugar dissolves and the mixture reaches a gentle boil.
- Stir in Peanut Butter: Remove the pan from heat and immediately stir in the peanut butter until smooth and fully blended into the hot mixture.
- Mix in Rice Cereal: Pour the rice cereal into a large bowl, then slowly fold in the peanut butter mixture, coating each piece thoroughly to achieve that perfect chewy and crunchy consistency.
- Press Into Pan and Prepare Topping: Press the mixed Scotcheroo base evenly into a greased or parchment-lined 9×13-inch pan. In a microwave-safe bowl, melt chocolate and butterscotch chips together until smooth, stirring every 30 seconds.
- Spread Chocolate Butterscotch Glaze: Pour the warm chocolate and butterscotch mixture over the pressed cereal base, smoothing out evenly with a spatula. Let the bars cool completely to set the topping.
- Slice and Serve: Once cooled and firm, slice into bars or squares and serve to delighted smiles everywhere.
Notes
- Use fresh peanut butter and chips for the best flavor and texture.
- Melt butter and sugar over medium-low heat to avoid burning and graininess.
- Press firmly but not too hard to keep bars intact without making them tough.
- Melt chocolate chips slowly and stir thoroughly to prevent lumps or burning.
- Allow bars to cool completely at room temperature for clean slices and perfect chewiness.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: No-bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: Scotcheroos, peanut butter bars, no bake dessert, party treat, chewy crunchy bars, chocolate butterscotch bars