Scotcharoos

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This easy Scotcharoos recipe is a tasty twist on rice krispie treats with creamy peanut butter, butterscotch, and rich chocolate on top.

Prep Time15

Cook Time5

Total Time20

Course: Dessert

Cuisine: American

Keyword: Scotcharoos

Servings: bars

Calories: 225kcal

Author: Jill

In a dutch oven or large pot, combine the granulated sugar and light corn syrup over medium heat. Stir constantly until the mixture comes to a boil.
Remove the saucepan from the heat and stir in the creamy peanut butter until the mixture is smooth and well combined.
Add the crispy rice cereal to the peanut butter mixture. Stir until the cereal is evenly coated.
Press the mixture into a lightly greased 9x13 inch pan, using a spatula to ensure an even layer
In a microwave-safe bowl, melt the semisweet chocolate chips and butterscotch chips together in the microwave, heating in 30-second intervals and stirring in between until smooth.
Spread the melted chocolate and butterscotch mixture over the top of the cereal layer, covering it completely.
Allow the scotcharoos to cool and the chocolate topping to set before cutting them into bars for serving. Enjoy!

For a twist, consider using crunchy peanut butter for added texture in the bars.
You can refrigerate the scotcharoos to speed up the setting of the chocolate topping.
These bars are great for parties, potlucks, and as a sweet treat for any occasion.
To store, place the scotcharoos in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week. If you need to stack them, place parchment paper between the layers to prevent sticking