These no bake Scotcharoo Bars are quite possibly the best peanut butter Rice Krispie Scotcheroos recipe. It's a soft and chewy peanut butter Rice Krispie Treat and has thick and rich butterscotch and chocolate topping.
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The Best Scotcharoo Bars Recipe
You come to the right place if you are looking for a super easy and decadent no-bake dessert. This Scotcheroos recipe is super easy to make and will be a family favorite in no time.
Maybe the best part is they only take a few minutes to make, and these feed a crowd, enough for your family and a plate for the neighbors too.
How To Make Scotcheroos Video Tutorial
Ingredients in Scotcharoo Bars
- Peanut Butter- Creamy peanut butter works great
- Butter- salted is great
- Corn Syrup- sometimes called glucose syrup or Karo Syrup.
- Sugar- Granulated Sugar
- Marshmallows- Mini marshmallows, about a half bag.
- Chocolate Chips- Semi-sweet or Milk Chocolate Chips
- Butterscotch Chips- It's the perfect combo with chocolate chips for this amazing topping.
How to Make the Best Recipe for Scotcheroos
- Spray a 9 by 13" baking dish with non-stick cooking spray. Set aside.
- Melt the butter on medium heat in a medium saucepan or nonstick dutch oven. Add the corn syrup and sugar. (Until sugar dissolves) Heat and stir sugar mixture, and cook for 2-3 minutes.
- Spray a 9 by 13" baking dish with non-stick cooking spray. Set aside.
- Remove from heat, add Peanut Butter and marshmallows and stir until combined and the marshmallows are almost melted. Add rice crispies. Mix.
- Pour the cereal mixture into the prepared 9 by 13" baking dish. Spread the mixture evenly into the baking dish using the back of a spoon.
- In a microwave-safe bowl, add the chocolate chips and butterscotch chips. Cook for 1 minute. Stir, and repeat as needed until chips are melted. Pour onto the rice crispies.
- Cool until they hold their shape. Cut into 3" squares and enjoy!
Recipe Variations for this Scotcharoo Recipe
Scotcharoos typically feature a combination of peanut butter, butterscotch, and chocolate flavors. Here are some fun recipe variations to add a twist to the traditional Scotcharoos:
- Chocolate Drizzle Scotcharoos: After the base has set, drizzle melted dark or white chocolate over the top for an extra layer of richness and visual appeal.
- Nutella Scotcharoos: Mix Nutella into the base along with or instead of peanut butter for a hazelnut-chocolate twist.
- Salted Caramel Scotcharoos: Drizzle homemade or store-bought salted caramel over the bars for a sweet and salty combination.
- Pretzel Scotcharoos: Add crushed pretzels to the crispy rice cereal mixture for a salty crunch.
- M&M Scotcharoos: Mix colorful M&M candies into the base or press them into the top layer for a festive and playful variation.
- S'mores Scotcharoos: Add crushed graham crackers to the crispy rice cereal and top with mini marshmallows along with the chocolate layer.
Frequently Asked Questions
Rice Krispies treats can be frozen. Let the cookie bars cool completely, cut them into squares, and then wrap each Square in a piece of wax paper or parchment paper and place them in a gallon freezer bag. You can freeze these no-bake cookie bars for up to 3 months.
If your scotcharoos are hard it is probably from over boiling. The recipe calls for only 3 minutes of boiling on medium heat. Also, be sure to let your Scotcheroos come up to room temperature before eating.
Scotcharoos Bar Recipe
Ingredients
Peanut Butter Rice Krispies
- 1 cup Butter (salted)
- 1 cup Corn Syrup karo, or glucose syrup
- 1 cup Sugar
- ½ bag Mini Marshmallows (or 4 cups mini marshmallows)
- 1 cup Peanut Butter
- 5 cups Rice Crispy Cereal
Topping for Scotcharoos
- 1 cup Chocolate Chips milk or semi sweet
- 1 cup Butterscotch Chips
Instructions
Peanut Butter Rice Krispies
- Spray a 9 by 13" baking dish with non-stick cooking spray. Set aside.
- In a medium sauce pan or nonstick dutch oven, melt the butter on medium heat. Add the corn syrup and sugar. (Until sugar dissolves) Heat and stir, bring to a boil and cook for 2-3 minutes.
- Remove from heat, add Peanut Butter and marshmallows and stir until combined and the marshmallows are almost melted. Add rice crispies. Mix.
- Pour the cereal mixture into the prepared 9 by 13" baking dish. Using the back of a spoon, spread the mixture evenly into the baking dish.
Topping for Scotcharoos
- In a microwave-safe bowl, add the chocolate chips and butterscotch chips. Cook for 1 minute. Stir, repeat as needed until chips are melted. Pour onto the rice crispies.
- Cool until they hold their shape. Cut into 3" squares and enjoy!
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These no-bake scotcheroos are quite possibly the best peanut butter Rice Krispie Treat recipe. This is a no-bake cookie bar. It's a soft and chewy peanut butter Rice Krispie Treat and has thick and rich butterscotch and chocolate topping.
Christina
I couldn't find the amount of Rice Krispy's to use. Help! I probably read right over it?
Thank you.
HEATHER VANDENHEMEL
In the video she says it is about 6 cups of cereal
Jay
Great recipe! They just turn out so good! Chewy, crispy things that I love!
I had to make a little alteration when I found out that I didn’t have mini marshmallows, so I used instead, marshmallow creme (1/2 jar of 7oz jar), and I thought that the 1c Chocolate chip and 1c Butterscotch, would be too much, I just cut to 1/4Choc. 1c ButterScotch, and I used 7c of Rice Krispy! Delicious!!!
Izzy
I've always been a fan of Rice Krispie Treats growing up, and this recipe is a great way to take me back to that soft, chewy dessert goodness! Thank you for sharing!
wilhelmina
We loved these scotcheroos! The best part, in my opinion, is that I can whip up a batch without heating up the oven!