Description
Enjoy the delightful flavors of Easy No-Bake Scotcharoos, a treat made with creamy peanut butter and crunchy rice cereal. This quick and simple recipe results in a delicious dessert that everyone will love. Perfect for gatherings or a tasty snack!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup light corn syrup
- 6 cups crisp rice cereal
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1 cup butterscotch chips
Instructions
- Lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking pan or line it with parchment paper, ensuring some overhang for easy removal.
- In a medium saucepan, combine the sugar and corn syrup over medium heat, stirring until the sugar dissolves and the mixture is smooth and glossy. Avoid boiling.
- Remove from heat and stir in the peanut butter until fully combined and smooth.
- Pour the warm peanut butter mixture over the rice cereal in a large bowl, gently folding to coat the cereal evenly. Transfer to the prepared pan and press down lightly to form an even layer.
- In a microwave-safe bowl, combine the chocolate chips and butterscotch chips. Heat in short intervals, stirring in between, until melted and smooth.
- Spread the melted topping over the cereal layer evenly. Let the bars cool at room temperature until set, or refrigerate briefly to firm up. Lift from the pan and slice into squares.
Notes
For a more intense flavor, use dark chocolate chips instead of semi-sweet.
Store leftovers in an airtight container to maintain freshness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 31g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg