Description
Discover The Best Scotcheroos, a no‑bake sweet bar that blends creamy peanut butter, crisp rice cereal, and melted chocolate for a chewy, melt‑in‑your‑mouth treat. This easy recipe uses pantry staples like sugar, corn syrup, and butterscotch chips, delivering 24 soft squares perfect for parties, potlucks, or a quick snack. Follow our step‑by‑step guide for flawless results every time. The chocolate glaze sets into a shiny crust while the interior stays soft, chew‑and‑melt texture that delights!!
Ingredients
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup light corn syrup
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter
- 6 cups crispy rice cereal
- 1 cup semi‑sweet chocolate chips
- 1 cup butterscotch chips
Instructions
- In a large saucepan, combine sugar and corn syrup. Heat over medium, stirring until boiling, then remove from heat.
- Stir in peanut butter until smooth.
- Add crispy rice cereal and mix until coated.
- Press mixture into a greased 9×13‑inch baking dish.
- Melt chocolate chips and butterscotch chips in a microwave‑safe bowl, stirring until smooth.
- Pour melted chocolate over the cereal layer and spread evenly.
- Let cool completely, then cut into 24 squares.
Notes
- For a less sweet version
- reduce sugar to ¾ cup and increase peanut butter to 1 ¼ cups. Use dairy‑free chocolate and butterscotch chips for a vegan option.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No‑Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: The Best Scotcheroos, easy no bake candy bars, peanut butter chocolate recipe, quick party snacks, sweet bite size treats, how to make scotcheroos, simple dessert bars