Best Ever Scotcheroos

Category: Dessert Cuisine: American Prep Time: 10 minutes Cook Time: No cooking required Total Time: 10 minutes Yield: Approximately 24 Scotcheroos

Description: Scotcheroos are a delightful and easy-to-make no-bake dessert, combining the flavors of peanut butter, butterscotch, chocolate, and puffed rice cereal. These sweet and chewy treats are perfect for any occasion, whether it’s a holiday gathering or a school bake sale. Enjoy the sweet and crispy perfection of Scotcheroos!

Ingredients:

• 6 cups puffed rice cereal (such as Rice Krispies)
• 1 cup light corn syrup
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 1 cup creamy peanut butter
• 1 cup milk chocolate chips
• 1 cup butterscotch chips

Instructions:

1. Prepare the Cereal Mixture:

• In a large mixing bowl, add the 6 cups of puffed rice cereal (e.g., Rice Krispies). Set aside.

2. Make the Peanut Butter Syrup:

• In a medium saucepan, combine the light corn syrup and granulated sugar.
• Heat the mixture over medium heat, and as soon as it comes to a simmer, remove it from the heat.
• Quickly whisk in the creamy peanut butter until the mixture is smooth. You can also do this in the microwave by using a microwave-safe bowl. Heat in 20-30 second increments, stirring between each increment, until the sugar is fully dissolved into the corn syrup.

3. Combine the Peanut Butter Mixture and Cereal:

• Pour the peanut butter and sugar mixture over the puffed rice cereal.
• Mix well to ensure the cereal is evenly coated. Work quickly, as the mixture will stiffen as it cools.

4. Press into a Dish:

• Line a 9×13 inch casserole dish with parchment paper for easy removal.
• Press the peanut butter and cereal mixture into the dish evenly, using a spatula or the back of a spoon.

5. Melt the Chocolate and Butterscotch:

• In a double boiler or microwave-safe bowl, melt the milk chocolate chips and butterscotch chips together.
• If using the microwave, heat in 20-30 second increments, stirring each time until the chips are completely melted.

6. Top with Chocolate Mixture:

• Spread the melted chocolate and butterscotch mixture evenly over the cereal mixture in the dish.

7. Let It Set and Cool:

• Allow the Scotcheroos to set and cool completely in the dish.

8. Cut and Serve:

• Once cooled, remove the Scotcheroos from the pan using the parchment paper.
• Cut into squares or bars.

Notes:

• Calories are automatically generated. For best results, calculate based on your exact ingredients.

Enjoy the irresistible sweetness and chewiness of these Scotcheroos at your next gathering or whenever you crave a delightful treat