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Three chocolate-topped Scotcheroos are stacked on a plate, with two at the bottom and one on top, showing their crunchy texture and glossy chocolate layer.
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Scotcheroos

Welcome to your new favorite no-bake dessert, Scotcheroos. This classic Midwest dessert is an irresistible combination of chocolate, peanut butter, and butterscotch combined with crunchy rice cereal.
Prep Time10 minutes
Active Time5 minutes
Total Time12 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: scotcheroos
Yield: 24 servings
Calories: 295kcal
Author: Author: Maddy & JD - Them Bites

Materials

  • 6 cups crispy rice cereal
  • 1 cup white sugar
  • 1 cup honey or light corn syrup
  • 1 cup creamy peanut butter
  • 12 oz semi-sweet chocolate chips
  • 12 oz butterscotch chips

Instructions

  • Line a 9 x 13' pan with parchment paper (or grease).
  • Place rice cereal in a large bowl and set aside. In a large saucepan over medium heat, combine the sugar and honey (or corn syrup). Once it has reached a low boil, remove from heat and stir in the peanut butter until smooth. Pour mixture over the cereal and combine evenly. Press into prepared pan.
  • Combine the butterscotch and chocolate chips into a microwave safe bowl. Microwave on low for about 2 minutes, stopping to stir every 30 seconds, until melted and smooth.
  • Spread over the rice cereal layer. Let sit at room temperature until completely cooled. Then cut and serve.

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Nutrition

Calories: 295kcal | Carbohydrates: 47g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 2mg | Sodium: 104mg | Potassium: 154mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 38g | Vitamin A: 21IU | Vitamin C: 0.1mg | Calcium: 16mg | Iron: 1mg