Name: Chocolate Scotcheroos
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 45 min
Ingredients: cooking spray; 1 cup light corn syrup; 1 cup sugar; 1 cup peanut butter; 6 cups Kellogg's® Rice Krispies® cereal or Kellogg's® Cocoa Krispies™ cereal; 1 cup semisweet chocoalte chips; 1 cup butterschotch chips

Cook Time: 10 minutes

Servings: 24

Ingredients

Bars:

Cooking spray
1 cup light corn syrup
1 cup sugar
1 cup peanut butter
6 cups Kellogg's Rice Krispies cereal

Topping:

1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
1 cup butterscotch chips

Directions

Step 1: Spray a 9x13-inch baking dish with cooking spray to prevent sticking.

Step 2: In a 3-quart saucepan, combine the corn syrup and sugar. Cook over medium heat, stirring frequently, until the sugar dissolves and the mixture starts to boil.

Step 3: Remove the saucepan from the heat and stir in the peanut butter until the mixture is well combined.

Step 4: Add the Rice Krispies cereal and stir until every piece is well coated with the peanut butter mixture.

Step 5: Press the cereal mixture firmly into the prepared 9x13-inch baking dish, spreading it evenly.

Step 6: In a 1-quart saucepan, melt the chocolate chips and butterscotch chips over low heat. Stir constantly to prevent burning.

Step 7: Once the chocolate and butterscotch chips are fully melted, spread the mixture evenly over the top of the cereal bars.

Step 8: Allow the bars to stand at room temperature for about 20 minutes, or until the topping has set and the bars have firmed up.

Step 9: Cut the cooled mixture into 24 squares or bars.

Recipe Tip

If desired, you can substitute Kellogg's Cocoa Krispies cereal for the regular Rice Krispies for a chocolatey twist.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

Nutrition	Amount	% Daily Value*
Calories	235
Total Fat	10g	12%
Saturated Fat	4g	20%
Cholesterol	0mg	0%
Sodium	104mg	5%
Total Carbohydrate	37g	13%
Dietary Fiber	1g	4%
Total Sugars	29g
Protein	3g	7%
Vitamin C	4mg	5%
Calcium	13mg	1%
Iron	3mg	14%
Potassium	104mg	2%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Comments

Samantha Hall

01/10/2025 07:31:59 AM

I have a vague memory of making a similar treat from my childhood and have been on a quest to find the exact recipe. I recall a distinct absence of butterscotch in my version, so I omitted it this time around. However, I distinctly remembered using brown sugar, which I couldn't ignore, so I opted for a combination of 1/4 cup brown sugar and 3/4 cup regular sugar. Despite these deviations from the original recipe, I'm sharing my experience just in case someone else is also trying to recreate that nostalgic flavor. My recollection also includes a rich chocolate frosting atop these treats, so I used 2 cups of chocolate chips, though it didn't cover them as generously as I anticipated. I have a strong feeling that the original recipe included an additional ingredient mixed into the melted chips, possibly shortening or more likely a tablespoon or two of peanut butter. Following advice from others, I made sure not to let the corn syrup boil vigorously and refrained from pressing it firmly into the pan, resulting in a softer texture. While this attempt was a step in the right direction, I'm still chasing after the exact taste I remember. The journey continues as I strive to recreate that childhood favorite.

Emma Jackson

05/18/2024 11:21:38 AM

Review rewritten: This recipe was a pregnant lady’s dream come true! Oh my goodness, these treats are like pure heaven to me! Following the advice of others, I started mixing as soon as the syrup came to a boil, and I didn't encounter any problems with the krispies becoming too hard. I found that reducing the amount of chocolate and butterscotch chips on top worked better for me as it felt like too much with the full amount. As per recommendations, I also added butter to the chips to make them more spreadable, which made a big difference. Next time, I plan to try mixing the chips into the krispies instead, as the chocolate/butterscotch coating tends to harden over time and can start to break off.

Ruth Hall

10/08/2023 02:30:42 AM

My family and I have been making these cookies for the past 40 years. We prefer not to add chocolate on top, but enjoy them as they are. A helpful tip is to ensure the temperature of the sugars does not exceed 230°F or reach the "soft ball" stage. We also like to add a tablespoon of vanilla extract and a quarter teaspoon of salt for extra flavor.

Thomas Green

03/09/2023 01:49:43 PM

Tasty! I love to sprinkle chocolate and butterscotch chips on top and then place it under the broiler for a few seconds to melt. Afterwards, I spread it gently with a butter knife. So simple and delicious!