Scotcheroos

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Easy no-bake Scotcheroos are the perfect chewy dessert bars made with peanut butter, crispy rice cereal, and a rich chocolate-butterscotch topping. A quick and crowd-pleasing treat!

Prep Time10

Cook Time10

Let Set10

Total Time30

Course: Dessert

Cuisine: American

Keyword: butterscotch, chocolate peanut butter protein balls, scotcheroos

Servings:

Calories: 445kcal

Author: Rachael

Ingredients

5 cups Crispy rice cereal
1 cup creamy peanut butter
1 cup Granulated sugar
1 cup Light corn syrup
1 cup Semi-sweet chocolate chips
1 cup Butterscotch chips

Instructions

Prep the pan Line a 9x13-inch baking dish with parchment paper or lightly grease it. Set aside.
Make the peanut butter mixture In a large saucepan over medium heat, combine sugar and corn syrup. Stir constantly until the sugar dissolves and the mixture just begins to bubble. Do not let it boil—this is key to soft bars!
Add peanut butter Remove from heat and immediately stir in peanut butter until smooth.
Stir in cereal Working quickly, fold in the crispy rice cereal until fully coated. Do not wait on this step, or the peanut butter mixture will set too much and you won't be able to fold in the cereal.
Press into pan Pour the mixture into your prepared pan and press it down gently with a spatula or your hands (lightly greased or with wax paper) to even it out. The mixture may be hot, so be careful.
Melt the topping In a microwave-safe bowl, melt the chocolate chips and butterscotch chips together in 30-second intervals, stirring in between, until smooth. Do not overheat, or it will get lumpy.
Spread and set Pour the chocolate-butterscotch topping over the bars and spread evenly. Let cool at room temperature until set, then cut into bars and enjoy!

Notes

Don’t overheat the sugar mixture: This is the number one tip to keep your bars soft and chewy. Once the sugar is dissolved and the mixture is just starting to bubble, remove it from the heat. Boiling it can cause the bars to harden as they cool.
Work quickly: Once the peanut butter and cereal are mixed, press them into the pan before it starts to firm up. Speed is your friend here!
Don’t pack it down too hard: Pressing the mixture too firmly can make the bars dense and hard. You want it compact, but not brick-like.
Customize your topping: If you prefer more chocolate flavor, adjust the ratio of chocolate to butterscotch chips, or even use just one or the other depending on your taste.
Add a pinch of salt: A sprinkle of flaky sea salt on top before the chocolate sets can balance out the sweetness and add a gourmet touch.

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