Description
Irresistible scotcharoos blend peanut butter, chocolate, and crispy rice cereal into a classic Midwestern dessert. Nostalgic flavors and simple ingredients create a sweet treat you’ll savor with each delightful bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup (240g / 8.5 oz) creamy peanut butter
- 1 cup (200g / 7 oz) granulated sugar
- 6 cups (180g / 6.3 oz) Rice Krispies cereal
- 1 cup (240g / 8.5 oz) light corn syrup
- 1 cup (175g / 6.2 oz) semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1 cup (175g / 6.2 oz) butterscotch chips
Instructions
- Preparation: Grease a 9×13-inch pan or line with parchment paper for easy removal.
- Syrup Base: In a large saucepan, heat corn syrup and sugar until bubbling, then remove from heat immediately.
- Peanut Butter Fusion: Whisk peanut butter into the warm syrup until smooth and completely integrated.
- Cereal Coating: Fold crispy rice cereal into the mixture, ensuring every piece is evenly coated and distributed.
- Pan Settlement: Press the cereal mixture firmly into the prepared pan, creating a compact and level surface.
- Chocolate Topping: Melt chocolate and butterscotch chips in short microwave intervals, stirring between each to prevent burning.
- Topping Application: Spread the melted chip mixture evenly across the cereal base, covering the entire surface with a smooth layer.
- Setting and Serving: Allow the scotcharoos to set at room temperature for 30-45 minutes, or refrigerate for faster setting. Cut into squares and serve at room temperature to enjoy optimal texture and flavor.
Notes
- Prevent Sticking Smartly: Generously spray or line the baking pan to ensure clean, easy removal of scotcharoos without any messy residue.
- Master the Syrup Technique: Remove the syrup mixture from heat immediately after first bubbles appear to prevent burning and maintain a perfect smooth texture.
- Fold Cereal Gently: Use a light folding motion when mixing cereal to avoid crushing the crispy kernels, preserving the signature crunch and airy texture.
- Chocolate Melting Pro Tip: Microwave chocolate and butterscotch chips in short 15-second bursts, stirring between each interval to prevent scorching and achieve a silky, glossy topping.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 13
- Calories: 295
- Sugar: 24 g
- Sodium: 40 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 41 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg