Soft and Chewy Scotcharoos

5 from 1 vote

Scotcharoos are a classic no-bake treat, combining crispy rice cereal with a rich peanut butter base and a decadent chocolate-butterscotch topping. With simple ingredients and easy steps, you can whip up these delicious bars in no time.

Prep Time10

Cook Time15

Course: Dessert

Cuisine: American

Servings:

Calories: 437kcal

Author: Danelle

Ingredients

For the bars

5 tablespooons butter softened, divided
6 cups Rice Krispies cereal
1 cup light corn syrup
1 cup granulated sugar
1 cup peanut butter creamy

For the topping

1 cup milk chocolate chips
1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
1 cup butterscotch chips

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Instructions

With 1 tablespoon butter, generously butter a 9x13 inch baking pan. Place the 6 cups Rice Krispies cereal in a large bowl.
In a medium saucepan, combine remaining 4 tablespoons butter, 1 cup light corn syrup and 1 cup granulated sugar over medium-high heat. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly. Boil for one minute. Remove from heat and stir in 1 cup peanut butter until smooth.
Pour the peanut butter mixture over the cereal and stir until well combined. Transfer the mixture to the prepared pan and smooth it evenly with a piece of buttered parchment paper.
In a microwave safe bowl, combine the 1 cup milk chocolate chips, 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips and 1 cup butterscotch chips. Microwave for 2 minutes at 50 percent power. Stir and return to microwave in 30 second increments until chocolate is melted and smooth. Spread evenly over the bars in the pan.
Cool completely before cutting into bars. To set the top faster, place the bars in the refrigerator for about 10 minutes.

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