Scotcheroos Recipe
Ingredients
- 6 cups Rice Krispies cereal
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1 cup light corn syrup
- 1½ cups chocolate chips
- 1½ cups butterscotch chips
Directions
- 1
Pour Rice Krispies into a large bowl and set aside.
- 2
In a medium pot over medium-high heat, bring sugar, peanut butter, and corn syrup to a boil, making sure to stir constantly.
- 3
As soon as the mixture starts to boil, pour over the cereal and mix well. Pour into a greased 9-x-13-inch pan and gently press down with a spatula to spread evenly into the pan.
- 4
In a small pot, melt chocolate and butterscotch chips together over low heat, stirring constantly. Pour over pressed Rice Krispies and let set for at least 30 minutes before cutting and serving.
Scotcheroos Recipe
Similar Recipes
Ratings & Reviews
Based on 412 ratings
Rating Breakdown
About this Recipe
Craving a classic, chewy treat that transports you straight back to childhood potlucks and bake sales? This Scotcheroos recipe is your answer, delivering irresistible chocolate peanut butter goodness with incredible ease.
Why This Recipe Works This recipe shines because it’s a simple, no-bake wonder that comes together in mere minutes, making it perfect for last-minute desserts or satisfying a sudden sweet craving. The magical combination of crispy Rice Krispies cereal, creamy peanut butter, rich chocolate chips, and sweet butterscotch chips creates a textural and flavor symphony that everyone adores. It’s the ultimate uncomplicated indulgence.
What to Expect Prepare for a truly satisfying experience. Each bite of these Scotcheroos offers a delightful duality: the light, crisp crunch of the cereal balanced by the deep, chewy richness of the peanut butter base. The sweet, buttery notes of butterscotch perfectly complement the familiar comfort of chocolate and peanut butter. You'll find them sweet, rich, and deeply nostalgic—a perfect blend of flavors and textures that’s impossible to resist. This treat is incredibly easy to make, requiring no special skills or equipment beyond a pan for pressing.
Customization & Variations While the classic combination is hard to beat, you can easily tweak the chip ratio to suit your preference. Try using all chocolate chips for a double chocolate peanut butter treat, or lean heavily into the butterscotch for an extra caramelly note. For a darker flavor profile, swap some of the chocolate chips for dark chocolate chips. You could also experiment with a sprinkle of sea salt on top of the melted topping for a lovely sweet and salty contrast.
Serving & Context Scotcheroos are ideal for sharing at any gathering, from casual family dinners to festive holiday parties and potlucks. They make a fantastic lunchbox surprise or a comforting after-school snack, bringing a smile to anyone's face.