Chocolate Scotcheroos

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These peanut butter scotcheroos are crunchy cereal snack bars with a chocolate and butterscotch topping.

Submitted by Rice Krispies
Updated on September 20, 2023
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Prep Time:
15 mins
Cook Time:
10 mins
Additional Time:
20 mins
Total Time:
45 mins
Servings:
24
Yield:
24 bars
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 24 servings

Bars:

  • cooking spray

  • 1 cup light corn syrup

  • 1 cup sugar

  • 1 cup peanut butter

  • 6 cups Kellogg's Rice Krispies cereal

Topping:

  • 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips

  • 1 cup butterscotch chips

Directions

  1. Spray a 9x13-inch baking dish with cooking spray.

  2. Make the bars: Combine corn syrup and sugar in 3-quart saucepan. Cook over medium heat, stirring frequently, until sugar dissolves and mixture begins to boil.

  3. Remove from the heat and stir in peanut butter until well combined. Add rice cereal and stir until well coated. Press mixture into the prepared baking dish.

  4. Make the topping: Melt chocolate and butterscotch chips in a 1-quart saucepan over low heat, stirring constantly. Spread evenly over cereal mixture. Let stand until firm, about 20 minutes. Cut into 24 bars.

Recipe Tip

You can use Kellogg's Cocoa Krispies cereal if desired.

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Nutrition Facts (per serving)

235 Calories
10g Fat
37g Carbs
3g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 24
Calories 235
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 10g 12%
Saturated Fat 4g 20%
Cholesterol 0mg 0%
Sodium 104mg 5%
Total Carbohydrate 37g 13%
Dietary Fiber 1g 4%
Total Sugars 29g
Protein 3g 7%
Vitamin C 4mg 5%
Calcium 13mg 1%
Iron 3mg 14%
Potassium 104mg 2%

* 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.