Scotcheroos
Indulge in the delightful world of Scotcheroos, where crunchy rice cereal meets creamy peanut butter and rich chocolate. These no-bake treats are perfect for any occasion, offering a sweet and salty flavor that will have everyone reaching for seconds. Easy to make and customizable with your favorite toppings, Scotcheroos are sure to become a family favorite!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 24 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-bake
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 cups crispy rice cereal
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup light corn syrup
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Optional: sprinkles or crushed nuts for topping
Instructions
- Grease a 9×13 inch baking dish with cooking spray or butter.
- In a medium saucepan over low heat, combine sugar and corn syrup until fully dissolved. Stir in peanut butter until smooth.
- Remove from heat and fold in the crispy rice cereal until coated.
- Press the mixture into the prepared baking dish evenly using a spatula.
- Melt the chocolate chips in another bowl or saucepan until smooth; stir in vanilla extract.
- Pour the melted chocolate over the pressed mixture and spread evenly. Allow cooling completely before cutting into squares.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square (40g)
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 70mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Experiment with ingredient substitutions like almond butter or mini marshmallows for added texture. Drizzle caramel on top for an indulgent twist.