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Scotcheroos Recipe

Scotcheroos are a delightful no-bake treat made with crispy rice cereal, peanut butter, and a caramel topping, finished with a layer of chocolate.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 12 servings
Calories: 230

Ingredients
  

For the Base
  • 1 cup granulated sugar for sweetness
  • 1 cup light corn syrup for binding
  • 1 cup peanut butter creamy or crunchy
  • 6 cups crispy rice cereal for texture
For the Topping
  • 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips for melting
  • 1 cup butterscotch chips for melting

Method
 

  1. In a large saucepan over medium heat, combine the granulated sugar and light corn syrup. Stir until the mixture comes to a boil, then remove from heat.
  2. Add the peanut butter to the hot mixture and stir until smooth.
  3. In a large bowl, pour the peanut butter mixture over the crispy rice cereal. Stir until the cereal is well coated.
  4. Press the mixture evenly into a greased 9x13-inch baking pan.
  5. In another saucepan, combine the semisweet chocolate chips and butterscotch chips over low heat, stirring constantly until melted and smooth.
  6. Pour the melted chocolate-butterscotch mixture over the pressed cereal base and spread evenly.
  7. Allow the Scotcheroos to cool at room temperature for about 30 minutes before cutting into squares.

Nutrition

Calories: 230kcalCarbohydrates: 32gProtein: 4gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 4gSodium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 15g

Notes

For best results, let the Scotcheroos set completely before cutting to ensure clean edges. You can also add a sprinkle of sea salt on top for an extra flavor boost.

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