Description
Chewy, no-bake Scotcheroos with peanut butter, chocolate, and butterscotch—perfect for quick family-friendly desserts.
Ingredients
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1 cup corn syrup (or honey/brown sugar)
- 1 cup sugar
- 6 cups Rice Krispies, Special K, or Chex
- 1 cup chocolate chips
- 1 cup butterscotch chips
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tbsp butter
Instructions
- Prepare the Base: Melt peanut butter, corn syrup, and sugar in a saucepan over medium heat. Bring briefly to a low boil.
- Stir In Cereal: Fold in the cereal until fully coated.
- Press Into Pan: Line a 9×13 pan with parchment or grease lightly. Press mixture gently into the pan.
- Melt Topping: In a microwave or on the stovetop, melt chocolate and butterscotch chips, stirring every 30 seconds.
- Pour & Set: Spread the melted topping over the cereal mixture and chill for 30–45 minutes.
- Slice & Serve: Cut into bars, roll into balls, or shape into truffles for serving.
Notes
For softer bars, reduce the boiling time. Use gluten-free cereals for a gluten-free option or dairy-free chocolate for vegan versions. Wrap tightly and freeze for up to 2 months.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 240
- Sugar: 16g
- Sodium: 140mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 0mg