This Rice Krispie Scotcheroos Recipe is the perfect twist on a classic cereal bar.
Made with peanut butter and butterscotch chips and then topped with melted chocolate, these dessert bars are crunchy, chewy, and sweet, making them perfect for a dessert or for sharing with others.
What you will read about in this recipe.
What makes Scotcheroos so good?
For those of us who are fans of the traditional Rice Krispie treat, Scotcheroos are like a Rice Krispie Treat that is made with peanut butter and butterscotch chips and then topped with chocolate.
I like how simple this recipe is to make and all of the tasty flavors that go into it..
Have you tried my Peanut Butter and Cookie Krispie Treats
Those no bake cereal treats are crunchy and sweet with plenty of peanut butter flavoring thanks to the peanut butter chips that are added to it. Both this recipe for scotcheroos and that recipe for peanut butter and cookie krispie treats are easy no-bake recipes that make a basic cereal bar even better!
Butterscotch chips are an essential ingredients to this recipe as they add the 'Scotch' to the Scotcheroos. You can find butterscotch chips here.
Why you will love this no bake cereal bar recipe
This recipe really takes a basic Rice Krispie Bar up a notch. It has the same texture as a krispie bar but, also has the added flavors of butterscotch and peanut butter along with a chocolate topping.
Here is what else you will like about this recipe.
- This is an easy no-bake recipe.
- These cereal bars are loaded with flavor and textures- chewy cereal and a creamy chocolaty topping.
- It takes about 20 minutes to put this recipe together.
- Scotcheroos are especially perfect for sharing with others at potlucks, bake sales, or a backyard gathering.
Ingredients you will need to make scotcheroos.
- Rice Krispies Cereal This crispy cereal is the base of the scotcheroos.
- Light Corn Syrup. Helps to hold the other ingredients together.
- Sugar. Added for sweetness and to help bind the other ingredients.
- Peanut Butter. Creamy peanut butter, that is not organic, works best.
- Chocolate Chips. Semi sweet works best as the chocolate chips will be melted.
- Butterscotch Chips. Adds the 'scotch' to 'scotcheroos'.
Expert Tip 👉 Some folks use honey instead of the corn syrup in this recipe. I have not tried this but, feel free.
How to make Rice Krispie Scotcheroos
Prep Time: 20 minutes .
Cook Time: 10 minutes .
Servings : 15, depending on how they are cut. .
How to Serve: Serve as is with a favorite beverage, such as milk, on the side.
Notes: You will need a 9x13 inch baking dish or pan to make this recipe.
- Prepare. Prepare your pan for nonstick. Parchment paper works well. Also, place your cereal in a large mixing bowl.
- Stovetop. In a medium saucepan on medium-high heat, melt together the corn syrup and sugar, stirring constantly.
- Peanut Butter. Once the ingredients from the last step have melted, remove the saucepan from the heat and carefully whisk in the peanut butter. Once combined, fold the warm ingredients into the Rice Krispies in the large bowl until the cereal is well coated.
- Transfer. Transfer the ingredients from the mixing bowl to your prepared baking dish. Then use a rubber spatula or similar item to press the mixture into the the dish.
- Topping. In a microwave-safe bowl, heat the chocolate chips and the butterscotch chips for 30 second increments, carefully stopping to stir, until melted. This step can also be done on the stovetop using the double-boiler method. Pour the melted ingredients over the cereal mixture and use the backside of a spoon or similar item to spread to smooth the melted ingredients out, covering all of the cereal bars.
- Serve. Allow the bars to fully set before slicing.
Tips for making the best Scotcheroos .
Rice Krispie Cereal is the standard cereal used in this recipe. You can however, use an off-brand version or a flavored krispie cereal.
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More helpful tips for you.
- For bars that are thicker, use a 9x9" pan.
- If you use parchment paper to line your pan, leave a bit extra of the paper hanging over the sides. This will make it easier to lift the set treasts out the pan for slicing.
- It can take up to a couple of hours for the bars to fully set for slicing. You can try refrigerating the bars for part of the time to speed up the setting process, however they will need to get to room temperature to slice.
How to store Scotcheroos.
Once they have fully set, scotcheroos should be stored in an airtight container. When properly stored, scotcheroos should keep for up to four days at room temperature. Refrigerating the bars can affect the texture, these bars are best at room temperature.
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Rice Krispie Scotcheroos Recipe
Ingredients
- 6 cups Rice Krispies Cereal
- 1 cup Light Corn Syrup.
- 1 cup Sugar.
- 1 cup Creamy Peanut Butter
- 1 cup Semi Sweet Chocolate Chips
- 1 cup Butterscotch Chips.
Instructions
- Prepare. Prepare your pan for nonstick. Parchment paper works well. Also, place your cereal in a large mixing bowl.
- Stovetop. In a medium saucepan on medium-high heat, melt together the corn syrup and sugar, stirring constantly.
- Peanut Butter. Once the ingredients from the last step have melted, remove the saucepan from the heat and carefully whisk in the peanut butter. Once combined, fold these ingredients into the Rice Krispies, that are in the large bowl, until the cereal is well coated.
- Transfer. Transfer the ingredients from the mixing bowl to your prepared baking dish. Then use a rubber spatula or similar item to press the mixture into the the dish.
- Topping. In a microwave-safe bowl, heat the chocolate chips and the butterscotch chips in 30 second increments, carefully stopping to stir between increments, until melted. This step can also be done on the stovetop using the double-boiler method. Pour the melted ingredients over the cereal mixture and use the backside of a spoon or similar item to spread to smooth the melted ingredients out, covering all of the cereal bars.
- Serve. Allow the bars to fully set before slicing.
Recipe Notes
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