Scotcheroos Recipe

One of my favorite no-bake treats is this scotcheroos recipe. Ready in less than 30 minutes they are addictively delicious and a definite crowd-pleaser. Perfect for freezing and cookie exchanges.

Another classic cookie to make for the holiday or a cookie exchange would be the peanut butter blossom cookie. Got to love the peanut butter and chocolate combination. You also will want to make my cranberry almond biscotti recipe. So many good cookie recipes!

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Why are these the best scotcheroo recipe? 

This is the best scotcheroo recipe because the bars come out soft and chewy yet firm enough not to fall apart when sliced. With the option of chocolate rice cereal or traditional rice cereal, you are able to make them two different ways with minimal effort. 

What is in a scotcheroo?

My recipe for scotcheroos includes corn syrup, sugar, smooth peanut butter, crisp rice cereal, chocolate chips, and the best ingredient: butterscotch morsels. 

Can you freeze scotcheroos?

Scotcheroos freeze and thaw very well. I like to precut them and store them in a freezer-safe container. An added tip would be to place pieces of waxed paper, parchment paper or plastic wrap in between the layers. 

Why are my scotcheroos hard to cut?

If you find your scotcheroos are hard to cut, chances are that you let the sugar and corn syrup mixture come to a boil and boil for too long. The sugar and corn syrup just needs to come to a simmer so that the sugar is able to dissolve. A rapid boil will make the scotcheroo hard and crunchy when they cool. Just be careful next time. 

Can Scotcheroos be made without peanut butter?

Scotcheroos are made with peanut butter but what do you do if your family has a peanut allergy?  An alternate nut butter can easily be substituted in for the peanut butter. Just be sure to use the creamy version of the nut butter and be sure to stir the peanut butter substitute before measuring it for the recipe.

No-Bake Scotcheroos Recipe Ingredients:

• light corn syrup
•  sugar
• peanut butter
• crisp rice cereal
• semi-sweet chocolate morsels
• butterscotch chips

Scotcheroos Recipe Instructions:

1. In a medium saucepan, over medium heat, stirring together the corn syrup and sugar. Stir frequently, until sugar dissolves and mixture just begins to simmer. Do not over boil.
2. Remove from heat. Stir in peanut butter, incorporate completely.
3. Add cereal stir until evenly coated.
4. Spray a 9×13 pan with cooking spray. Press scotcheroos mixture into the pan. Set aside.
5. In a microwave-safe bowl, melt chocolate and butterscotch chips together stirring occasionally.
6. Spread evenly over cereal mixture. Let stand until firm. Cut into bars when cool.

Pro tip: Coat the measuring cup with cooking spray before measuring the corn syrup. The syrup will pour easily out of the cup.

Scotcheroos Recipe With Chocolate Rice Cereal Ingredients:

• light corn syrup
• sugar
• peanut butter
• Chocolate flavored crisp rice cereal
• semi-sweet chocolate morsels
• butterscotch chips

No Bake Scotceroos Recipe Instructions:

1. In a medium saucepan, over medium heat, stirring together the corn syrup and sugar. Stir frequently, until sugar dissolves and mixture just begins to simmer. Do not over boil.
2. Remove from heat. Stir in peanut butter, incorporate completely.
3. Add chocolate flavored crips rice cereal. Stir until well coated.
4. Spray a 9×13 pan with cooking spray. Press scotcherros mixture into the pan. Set aside.
5. Microwave the chocolate and butterscotch chips together stirring occasionally.
6. Spread evenly over cereal mixture. Let stand until firm. Cut into bars when cool.

Pro tip: Coat the measuring cup with cooking spray before measuring the corn syrup. The syrup will pour easily out of the cup.

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Yield: 24 bars

Scotcheroos Recipe

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One of my favorite no-bake treats is this scotcheroos recipe. Ready in less than 30 minutes they are addictively delicious and a definite crowd pleaser. Perfect for freezing and cookie exchanges.

Prep Time 10 minutes

Cook Time 10 minutes

Additional Time 10 minutes

Total Time 30 minutes

Ingredients

• 1 cup light corn syrup
• 1 cup sugar
• 1 cup peanut butter
• 6 cups crisp rice cereal
• 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate morsels
• 1 cup butterscotch chips

Instructions

Scotcheroos Recipe Instructions:

1. In a medium saucepan, over medium heat, stirring together the corn syrup and sugar. Stir frequently, until sugar dissolves and mixture just begins to simmer. Do not over boil.
2. Remove from heat. Stir in peanut butter, incorporate completely.
3. Add crips rice cereal. Stir until well coated.
4. Spray a 9x13 pan with cooking spray. Press scotcherros mixture into the pan. Set aside.
5. Microwave the chocolate and butterscotch chips together stirring occasionally.
6. Spread evenly over cereal mixture. Let stand until firm. Cut into bars when cool.
7. Pro tip: Coat the measuring cup with cooking spray before measuring the corn syrup. The syrup will pour easily out of the cup.

Notes

Coat the measuring cup with cooking spray before measuring the corn syrup. The syrup will pour easily out of the cup.

Nutrition Information:

Yield:

24

Serving Size:

1 bar
Amount Per Serving:Calories: 288Total Fat: 14gSaturated Fat: 5gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 0mgSodium: 147mgCarbohydrates: 40gFiber: 1gSugar: 29gProtein: 4g

Nutritional facts are just estimates. Please utilize your own brand nutritional values to double check against our estimates.