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Scotcheroos Best Easy No Bake Dessert Bars

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Scotcheroos are chewy no-bake dessert bars made with crispy rice cereal, peanut butter, and topped with a rich chocolate and butterscotch layer for the perfect sweet treat.

  • Author: Emily
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 5 minutes
  • Total Time: 20 minutes
  • Yield: 18–20 bars 1x

Ingredients

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  • 6 cups Rice Krispies cereal
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 cup light corn syrup
  • 1 cup creamy peanut butter
  • 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
  • 1 cup butterscotch chips
  • 1/2 cup chopped peanuts (optional)
  • 1/4 tsp salt (optional)

Instructions

  1. In a saucepan, heat sugar and corn syrup over medium heat until it begins to bubble around the edges.
  2. Remove from heat and stir in peanut butter until smooth.
  3. Place cereal in a large bowl and pour peanut butter mixture over it.
  4. Gently mix until evenly coated.
  5. Press mixture into a greased 9×13-inch pan.
  6. Melt chocolate and butterscotch chips together until smooth.
  7. Spread melted topping over the cereal layer evenly.
  8. Let set at room temperature until firm.
  9. Cut into bars and serve.

Notes

  • Do not boil the sugar mixture to avoid hard bars.
  • Press mixture lightly for a soft texture.
  • Use quality chocolate for better taste.
  • Allow topping to fully set before slicing.
  • Store in airtight container for freshness.

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