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Classic Scotcheroos

Classic Scotcheroos are so easy to make and you'll understand why this is such a timeless recipe!
Course Desserts
Cuisine American
Prep Time 15 minutes
Chill Time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 15 minutes
Servings 9
Calories 627kcal
Author Michelle Ordever

Ingredients

  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 cup corn syrup light or dark
  • 1 cup creamy peanut butter
  • 6 cups Rice Krispies
  • 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips plain chocolate chips
  • 1 cup butterscotch chips

Instructions

  • Line an 8x8” pan with parchment paper and spray with non-stick cooking spray. Set aside.
  • Heat granulated sugar and corn syrup in a large, heavy saucepan over medium heat, stirring continually, until mixture comes to a rolling boil.


    Melting sugars in pan
  • Stir in peanut butter and remove from heat. Set aside.


    Adding peanut butter to sugar pan
  • Add Rice Krispies to a large bowl. Pour peanut butter mixture over the cereal and mix to combine.


    Adding melted peanut butter mix to Rice Krispies
  • Spread the Rice Krispies mixture evenly in the prepared baking pan. Wet the back of a spoon to help spread out without sticking. Set aside.


    Rice Krispies mix spread in baking pan
  • In the microwave, melt the chocolate and butterscotch chips in a large glass bowl (or two separate bowls, if preferred). Heat for 1 minute and then stir. Then, heat in 30-second intervals, stirring in between, until the chips are completely melted.
  • Pour chocolate-butterscotch mixture over the cereal mixture in the baking pan and spread out evenly.




    Adding melted chocolate and butterscotch to Rice Krispies pan
  • Chocolate/Butterscotch mix spread out
  • Refrigerate for 2 hours or until chocolate hardens.
  • Remove from refrigerator and slice into 9 pieces before serving. Enjoy!

Notes

  • To prevent lumps when melting the butterscotch chips, melt them in a separate bowl.
  • For a thicker chocolate-butterscotch topping, double the amount chocolate chips and butterscotch chips.

Nutrition

Serving: 1 | Calories: 627kcal | Carbohydrates: 99g | Protein: 9g | Fat: 26g | Saturated Fat: 11g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 12g | Sodium: 276mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 78g