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Scotcheroos dessert bars topped with melted chocolate and butterscotch in a glass dish

Scotcheroos Recipe: Chocolate, Peanut Butter & Butterscotch Bliss


  • Author: Ava
  • Total Time: 20 minutes + 2 hours chilling
  • Yield: 24 bars 1x
  • Diet: Gluten Free

Description

These no-bake Scotcheroos are packed with peanut butter, chocolate, and butterscotch. They’re chewy, crispy, and ready in under 30 minutes.


Ingredients

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  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1 cup light corn syrup
  • 1 cup creamy peanut butter
  • 6 cups crispy rice cereal
  • 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
  • 1 cup butterscotch chips

Instructions

  1. Lightly grease or line a 9×13-inch pan with parchment paper.
  2. Place crispy rice cereal in a large mixing bowl.
  3. In a medium saucepan, combine sugar and corn syrup over medium heat. Stir until boiling, then remove from heat.
  4. Stir peanut butter into the hot syrup mixture until smooth.
  5. Pour the mixture over the cereal and stir until evenly coated.
  6. Transfer to prepared pan and press evenly.
  7. Melt chocolate and butterscotch chips in the microwave, stirring every 30 seconds until smooth.
  8. Spread melted mixture over bars.
  9. Chill for 2 hours or until firm.
  10. Slice and serve.

Notes

  • Use parchment paper for easy bar removal.
  • Don’t overcook the syrup—just until it boils.
  • Dark chocolate chips add a richer flavor.
  • Use almond or sunflower butter for nut-free versions.
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 10 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: No-Bake
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 bar
  • Calories: 230
  • Sugar: 18g
  • Sodium: 115mg
  • Fat: 10g
  • Saturated Fat: 4g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 5g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 31g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 3g
  • Cholesterol: 0mg

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