Description
Irresistible Scotcheroos blend peanut butter, chocolate, and crispy rice cereal into a nostalgic Midwestern dessert. Sweet layers of creamy richness invite you to savor each delectable bite, promising pure indulgence.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 6 cups crispy rice cereal
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1 cup light corn syrup (or honey)
- 1 cup granulated sugar
Chocolate and Butterscotch Topping:
- 12 ounces (340 grams) semi-sweet chocolate chips (high quality like Ghirardelli or Guittard)
- 12 ounces (340 grams) butterscotch chips
Instructions
- Prepare a 9×13-inch baking pan by generously coating with cooking spray or lining with parchment paper for easy removal.
- Pour rice cereal into a spacious mixing bowl, creating a foundation for the sweet treat.
- Combine sugar and corn syrup in a saucepan, heating gently over medium flame until the mixture transforms into a bubbling liquid.
- Remove syrup mixture from heat and incorporate peanut butter, stirring until a silky, uniform consistency develops.
- Cascade the warm peanut butter blend over the rice cereal, thoroughly folding to ensure every crisp morsel becomes evenly coated.
- Transfer the coated cereal mixture into the prepared pan, using firm pressure to create a compact, uniform layer.
- Create the chocolate topping by combining chocolate chips and butterscotch chips in a microwave-safe vessel.
- Melt the chips in short intervals, stirring between each 30-second burst to prevent scorching and ensure a smooth, glossy finish.
- Gently spread the molten chocolate mixture across the cereal base, achieving a consistent and even layer.
- Allow the scotcheroos to rest and cool completely at room temperature, permitting the chocolate to set and flavors to meld.
- Once fully cooled, slice into individual bars for serving and enjoying.
Notes
- Customize the sweetness by adjusting the amount of sugar in the corn syrup mixture, making it lighter or more indulgent based on personal preference.
- Experiment with alternative nut butters like almond or cashew butter for unique flavor profiles and to accommodate different dietary needs.
- Use gluten-free rice cereal to transform this classic treat into a celiac-friendly dessert that everyone can enjoy.
- Prevent the chocolate from seizing by ensuring
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Snacks, Desserts
- Method: None
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 20 g
- Sodium: 100 mg
- Fat: 9 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg