These sweet and chewy bars are a delightful combination of peanut butter, butterscotch, and chocolate. They’re easy to make and always a crowd-pleaser.
Ingredients:
- For the Bars:
- 1 cup light corn syrup
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup peanut butter (creamy or chunky)
- 6 cups Rice Krispies cereal
- For the Topping:
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1 cup butterscotch chips
Instructions:
- Prepare the Bars:
- Grease a 9×13 inch baking pan.
- In a large saucepan over medium heat, combine the corn syrup and granulated sugar.
- Cook, stirring constantly, until the sugar is dissolved and the mixture begins to simmer.
- Remove from heat and stir in the peanut butter until smooth.
- Add Cereal:
- Add the Rice Krispies cereal to the peanut butter mixture and stir until evenly coated.
- Press into Pan:
- Press the mixture into the prepared baking pan using a greased spatula or your hands.
- Prepare the Topping:
- In a microwave-safe bowl, combine the chocolate chips and butterscotch chips.
- Microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring after each interval, until melted and smooth.
- Spread the Topping:
- Pour the melted chocolate mixture over the bars and spread evenly.
- Cool and Cut:
- Let the bars cool completely at room temperature or in the refrigerator until the topping is set.
- Cut into squares and serve.
Tips and Notes:
- Peanut Butter: You can use creamy or chunky peanut butter, depending on your preference.
- Cereal: Rice Krispies cereal is the classic choice, but you can also use other crispy rice cereals.
- Topping Variations: You can use other types of chocolate chips, such as milk chocolate or white chocolate.
- Microwave Caution: Be careful when melting the chocolate and butterscotch chips in the microwave, as they can burn easily.
- Storage: Store leftover Scotcheroos in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
Enjoy your Grandma’s Scotcheroos!