These classic Scotcheroos are our FAVORITE no-bake treat! The Rice Krispie base has the perfect amount of ooey gooey goodness which makes the bar, plus it’s topped with a butterscotch and chocolate frosting that balance this treat out nicely. Once you try this recipe you’ll ditch your old recipe. There’s a reason it’s been passed down for generations.
Who can blame a gal, right?
Crunchy, sweet and delicious it’s just a satisfying flavor combination! Sooo…. because I know you love them so much, now I’m serving up these super tasty Rice Krispie Scotcheroos!
Creamy peanut butter, crunchy Rice Krispies and topped with chocolate and butterscotch? Yes, there will be a new love in your life!
Ok.. well maybe that’s a little too much, but I’m saying you’re going to be enjoying these bars!!
Why This Recipe Works:
- Uses pantry staples so it’s easy to keep the ingredients on hand whenever you need a quick batch of bars or sweet treat!
- No Bake dessert that you don’t have to turn the oven on to make.
- So quick and easy to make. They are ready from start to finish in 15 minutes.
Ingredients Needed For Scotcheroos
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- Granulated White Sugar
- Light corn syrup – This gives the bars that ooey, gooey texture they are famous for.
- Creamy peanut butter – Want to add a crunch? Substitute chunky peanut butter. Do not use a natural peanut butter, grab the regular peanut butter.
- Vanilla – Adds the perfect depth of flavor in the bars.
- Rice Krispies – You can also use corn flakes, but that type of bar is usually called Special K Bars.
- Butterscotch chips – You can also use all chocolate chips, but we love the hint of butterscotch flavor. It’s the “scotch” in the scotcharoos!
- Chocolate chips – I always use semi-sweet, but milk chocolate would also work.
Steps To Prepare
- Prep – Coat the baking dish with cooking spray.
- Make Syrup – Combine sugar and corn syrup in a saucepan. Cook over medium-low heat, stirring frequently until melted. Add the peanut butter and vanilla and stir until smooth. Remove from heat.
- Mix – Pour the cereal in a large mixing bowl. Add peanut butter mixture; stir until thoroughly coated. Press onto bottom of the pan.
- Frosting – Microwave the butterscotch and chocolate chips in a microwave-safe bowl for 1 minute; stir. If necessary, microwave at 10 to 15-second intervals, stirring until smooth. Spread over cereal mixture.
- Cool – Refrigerate until topping is firm or let sit at room temperature until frosting is set. Slice into bars.
Can I Microwave The Corn Syrup And Sugar?
Yes! Simply add it to a microwave safe bowl and microwave it in 30 second increments, stirring after each time until sugar is dissolved. Then follow the next steps in the recipe.