Ultimate Scotcheroos

Name: Ultimate Scotcheroos
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 10 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 6 cups Rice or Corn Chex Cereal, ((or substitute Rice Krispies, but read label for gluten free)); 1 cup miniature marshmallows; 1 cup salted peanuts; 1 cup sugar*; 1 cup light corn syrup; 1 cup creamy peanut butter; 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract; 1 ½ cups semi-sweet chocolate chips; 1 cup butterscotch chips* ((see recipe notes for gluten free)); optional toppings: chopped peanuts, sea salt, or sprinkles

5 steps

Prep:5minCook:5min

The Ultimate Scotcheroos recipe takes easy, no bake bars and transforms them into a salty, sweet, ooey, gooey dessert. Best ever scotcheroos has crispy cereal, peanuts, and marshmallows coated in a soft peanut caramel and covered with a thick layer of butterscotch chocolate.

Updated at: Wed, 17 Jan 2024 21:51:50 GMT

Nutrition balance score

Unbalanced

Glycemic Index

Moderate

Glycemic Load

High

Nutrition per serving

Calories460.1 kcal (23%)

Total Fat14 g (20%)

Carbs77.9 g (30%)

Sugars31.7 g (35%)

Protein8.3 g (17%)

Sodium105.4 mg (5%)

Fiber2.5 g (9%)

% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Ingredients

24 servings

6 cupsRice

or Corn Chex Cereal, or substitute Rice Krispies, but read label for gluten free

1 cupminiature marshmallows

1 cupsalted peanuts

1 cupsugar

1 cuplight corn syrup

1 cupcreamy peanut butter

1 teaspoonpure vanilla extract

1 ½ cupssemi-sweet chocolate chips

1 cupbutterscotch chips

see recipe notes for gluten free

peanuts

optional toppings, chopped, or sprinkles

sea salt

Instructions

Step 1

In a large bowl gently mix together cereal, marshmallows, and peanuts. Spray a 9 X 13 pan with cooking spray and set aside.

Step 2

In a small saucepan stir together sugar and corn syrup over medium heat. Heat until mixture just starts to bubble and sugar dissolves. Remove from heat and add peanut butter with vanilla extract. Stir until smooth.

Step 3

Immediately pour peanut butter mixture over cereal mixture and gently mix to combine until cereal is coated. Spread in prepared pan. To do this task quickly, spray a piece of wax paper and press down gently. Set aside.

Step 4

In a microwave safe bowl add chocolate chips and butterscotch chips. Heat of high heat for 1 - 2 minutes, stirring every 30 seconds until chocolate topping is smooth. Pour over bars and use offset spatula to spread evenly. Sprinkle with optional toppings, if desired.

Step 5

Set bars at room temperature for 2 hours for chocolate to harden before cutting into bars. Alternatively, place pan in refrigerator for 15 minutes to speed up process. Store in airtight container at room temperature.

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