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.
Servings: 15 people
Calories: 460kcal
Ingredients
- 1 cup salted butter
- 1 cup corn syrup
- 1 cup sugar
- 4 cups mini marshmallows
- 1 cup peanut butter
- 5 cups Rice Krispies Cereal
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips or milk chocolate
- 1 cup butterscotch chips
Instructions
- Spray a 9" by 13" baking dish with nonstick cooking spray and set aside.
- In a medium saucepan or nonstick Dutch oven, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the corn syrup and sugar, then heat and stir. Bring to a boil and cook for 2-3 minutes.
- Remove from heat and add the peanut butter and marshmallows. Stir until combined and the marshmallows are almost melted, then carefully stir in the Rice Krispies.
- Transfer the cereal mixture into the prepared baking dish. Using the back of a spoon, spread the mixture evenly into the baking dish and set aside.
- In a microwave-safe bowl, add the chocolate chips and butterscotch chips. Cook for 1 minute, stir, and repeat as needed until the chips are melted. Once melted, pour over the peanut butter mixture and spread evenly.
- Allow to cool at room temperature before cutting into 3" squares. Enjoy!
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Notes
- Storing instructions: store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 1 week.
- Freezing: store in an airtight container in the freezer for up to 2 months.
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