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    Home » Desserts » Soft and Chewy Scotcharoo Recipe

    Soft and Chewy Scotcharoo Recipe

    Published: May 3, 2022 · Jill Baird · 9 Comments

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    These no-bake scotcharoos are quite possibly the best peanut butter Rice Krispie Scotcharoos 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.

    Jump to:
    • How To Make Scotcharoos Video Tutorial
    •  More No-Bake  Cookies
    • Ingredients in Scotcharoo Bars
    • How to Make the Best Recipe for Scotcharoos
    • Scotcharoos Bar Recipe

    How To Make Scotcharoos Video Tutorial

    If you are looking for a super easy and decadent no-bake dessert, you come to the right place. These scotchero 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.  

     More No-Bake  Cookies

    • Patriotic Rice Crispy Treats
    • Fruity Pebble Rice Crispy Treats
    • Chocolate Rice Krispy Treats
    • Bird Nest Rice Crispy Treats- a springtime favorite
    how to make rice krispie scotcharoos recipe
    Can you freeze Rice Krispie Treat treats?

     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.

     Why are my scotcharoos hard?

     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.

    best scotcharoo recipes, easy no bake cookie bars being served on a spatula

    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 Scotcharoos

    1. Spray a 9 by 13" baking dish with non-stick cooking spray. Set aside.
    2. In a medium saucepan or nonstick dutch oven, melt the butter on medium heat. Add the corn syrup and sugar. (Until sugar dissolves) Heat and stir sugar mixture, and cook for 2-3 minutes.
    3. Spray a 9 by 13" baking dish with non-stick cooking spray. Set aside.
    4. Remove from heat, add Peanut Butter and marshmallows and stir until combined and the marshmallows are almost melted. Add rice crispies. Mix.
    5. 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. 
    6. 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.
    7. Cool until they hold their shape.  Cut into 3" squares and enjoy!
    recipe for Scotcharoos stacked on top of each other on a plate, easy no bake cookie bars
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    Scotcharoos Bar Recipe

    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.
    Course Dessert
    Cuisine American
    Prep Time 12 minutes
    Cook Time 3 minutes
    cooling time 15 minutes
    Total Time 30 minutes
    Servings 15 people
    Calories 460kcal

    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!

    Nutrition

    Calories: 460kcal | Carbohydrates: 60g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 24g | Saturated Fat: 12g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 35mg | Sodium: 261mg | Potassium: 117mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 54g | Vitamin A: 416IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 29mg | Iron: 1mg

    More Best No Bake Recipes

    • Coconut Peanut Butter No Bakes
    • Fruity Pebble Rice Krispie Treats
    • Chocoalte Rice Krispie Treats
    • Nutella No Bakes
    • No Bake Reese's Peanut Butter Cereal Bars
    • Bird Nest Rice Crispy Treats- a springtime favorite
    • If you're looking for more "go-to" cookie recipes, be sure to check out my collection of some of the best cookies on the internet. 

    If you’ve tried this recipe, please rate it and leave a comment on this post. I love hearing feedback from you helps me and other readers too! If you love Pinterest,  feel free to leave a comment and photo there too.  Also, if you like to share, use the hashtag #thecarefreekitchen on Instagram and tag me @thecarefreekitchen so I can find you and give your post some love. You can also find me on Facebook at The Carefree Kitchen. Thank you!!

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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.

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    Comments

    1. Vikki

      November 25, 2021 at 6:09 pm

      Stupid.wasted time trying to find basic amount of Rice Krispies
      And after reading comments saw several others had asked the same. Also I don’t like reading directions before the ingredients that’s confusing

      Reply
    2. Melaney

      November 25, 2021 at 2:19 pm

      So what is the answer to Becky’s question of how much butter to use? The video shows 1/4 cup, but the recipe says 1 cup!

      Reply
    3. Becky May

      November 08, 2021 at 1:30 pm

      That cube of butter was NOT a cup. And add cereal amount in ingredients please.

      Reply
    4. Christina

      June 25, 2021 at 10:05 pm

      I couldn't find the amount of Rice Krispy's to use. Help! I probably read right over it?

      Thank you.

      Reply
      • Danielle

        July 22, 2021 at 7:57 am

        I couldn’t find it either.

        Reply
      • HEATHER VANDENHEMEL

        September 30, 2021 at 8:58 pm

        In the video she says it is about 6 cups of cereal

        Reply
        • Becky May

          November 08, 2021 at 1:17 pm

          That cube of butter was NOT a cup. And add cereal amount in ingredients please.

          Reply
    5. Izzy

      March 07, 2021 at 1:48 pm

      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!

      Reply
    6. wilhelmina

      March 07, 2021 at 9:45 am

      We loved these scotcheroos! The best part, in my opinion, is that I can whip up a batch without heating up the oven!

      Reply

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