Soft & Chewy Scotcheroos
These rich and chewy rice krispies bars are a classic Midwestern dessert that combine the flavors of milk chocolate, butterscotch, and peanut butter into an amazing treat!
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Ingredients
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1 cup light corn syrup
- 1 tsp vanilla
- 6 cups rice krispies cereal
- 1 bag butterscotch chips 11.5 ounces
- 1 bag milk chocolate chips 11.5 ounces
- 1 bag crushed cookie M&Ms optional
Instructions
- Prepare a 9x13 baking pan by lining it with foil. Spray the foil with non-stick cooking spray or butter. Set aside
- Measure out 6 cups of cereal into a large bowl and set aside. If your saucepan is large enough, you can skip this step and add the cereal directly into the pan (see below).
- In a large saucepan, cook the sugar, peanut butter, and light corn syrup over medium heat. Stir continually with a whisk until the sugar is completely melted and the mixture is smooth. Continue stirring until tiny bubbles form around the edge of the pan. Do not allow it to come to a full boil. Remove from heat and add vanilla.
- Pour the peanut butter mixture over the cereal or add cereal to the saucepan (if it is large enough). Working quickly, gently fold the mixture into the cereal. Be careful to not crush the cereal. Continue until all the cereal is fully coated.
- Pour the coated cereal into the prepared 9x13 pan. Using lightly buttered or greased fingers, gently press the mixture into the pan. Don't press too hard or the bars will end up chewy and hard. Set aside to cool for 10 minutes.
- Meanwhile, melt the butterscotch and chocolate chips in a double broiler or in the microwave until smooth and creamy. Add ½ a teaspoon of coconut oil to help smooth out the topping if needed. Pour the mixture over top the coated cereal and even out with a spatula.
- If adding crushed toppings or sea salt, do so now. Gently press them into the chocolate to help them set.
- Allow the scotcheroos to cool on the counter or in a refrigerator for about 30 minutes. Cut into 20 bars and serve at room temperature. Enjoy!
