Scotcharoos

Name: Scotcharoos
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 50 min
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon unsalted butter, or as needed; 1.5 cups peanut butter; 1 cup light corn syrup; 1 cup white sugar; 6 cups crisp rice cereal; 0.5 cup semisweet chocolate chips; 0.5 cup butterscotch chips

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These scotcharoos were made by my mother when I was a kid, and they continue to be a family favorite. They have a wonderful combination of peanut butter, chocolate, and butterscotch with a crispy texture.

Recipe by WALLEYE

Updated on July 14, 2022

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Prep Time:

15 mins

Cook Time:

15 mins

Additional Time:

20 mins

Total Time:

50 mins

Servings:

24

Yield:

24 bars

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Ingredients

1 tablespoon unsalted butter, or as needed
1 ½ cups peanut butter
1 cup light corn syrup
1 cup white sugar
6 cups crisp rice cereal
½ cup semisweet chocolate chips
½ cup butterscotch chips

Directions

Generously butter a 9x13-inch baking pan; set aside.
Mix together peanut butter, corn syrup, and sugar in a large pot. Cook over medium heat, stirring until peanut butter melts. Bring mixture to a boil. Remove from the heat.
Stir in rice cereal until well combined. Transfer mixture into the prepared pan. and pat it down with buttered hands.
Melt chocolate chips and butterscotch chips in a medium saucepan over medium-low heat; stir until smooth. Spread over top of bars.
Cool completely, about 20 minutes, before cutting into 24 squares.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

240	Calories
11g	Fat
34g	Carbs
5g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 24
Calories 240
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 11g	14%
Saturated Fat 4g	18%
Sodium 140mg	6%
Total Carbohydrate 34g	12%
Dietary Fiber 1g	4%
Total Sugars 16g
Protein 5g
Vitamin C 5mg	23%
Calcium 9mg	1%
Iron 3mg	14%
Potassium 119mg	3%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.