Best 8 Chocolate Butterscotch Peanut Butter Cereal Bars With Recipes

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Indulge in a delightful symphony of flavors with our irresistible Chocolate Butterscotch Peanut Butter Cereal Bars. These delectable treats are a perfect fusion of sweet and salty, combining rich chocolate, chewy butterscotch, and creamy peanut butter with the satisfying crunch of crispy cereal. Prepared with wholesome ingredients like oats, honey, and peanut butter, these cereal bars offer a delightful balance of taste and nutrition. Discover a treasure trove of additional delectable recipes within the article, including No-Bake Chocolate Peanut Butter Oatmeal Bars, Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Granola Bars, and Chocolate Peanut Butter Protein Bars. Embark on a culinary journey and satisfy your sweet cravings with these delectable creations.


Here are additional details:

- **Chocolate Butterscotch Peanut Butter Cereal Bars:** This recipe features a luscious combination of chocolate, butterscotch chips, and peanut butter, all held together with crispy cereal and sweetened with honey.
- **No-Bake Chocolate Peanut Butter Oatmeal Bars:** These no-bake bars are a quick and easy treat, made with a base of oats, peanut butter, and honey, and topped with a rich chocolate layer.
- **Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Granola Bars:** These granola bars are packed with peanut butter, chocolate chips, and wholesome oats, providing a perfect blend of flavor and nourishment.
- **Chocolate Peanut Butter Protein Bars:** These protein bars are a delicious and healthy snack, combining peanut butter, chocolate, and protein powder for a satisfying and energizing boost.

These recipes cater to diverse dietary preferences, with options for no-bake, gluten-free, and protein-packed bars. Whether you're looking for a quick and easy snack or a wholesome treat to fuel your day, these recipes have something for everyone.

Let's cook with our recipes!

CHOCOLATE PEANUT BUTTER CEREAL BARS



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"I got this recipe from my mother, and it's now part of my yearly Christmas baking," writes Denise Moore from Nepean, Ontario. "For variety, I sometimes form the mixture into balls with chocolate caps. One batch is never enough!"

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 30m

Yield 8 bars.

Number Of Ingredients 7

1/4 cup packed brown sugar
1/4 cup creamy peanut butter
1/4 cup light corn syrup
2-1/2 teaspoons butter, divided
1 cup crisp rice cereal
1/4 cup chopped pecans
1/2 cup semisweet chocolate chips

Steps:

  • In a small saucepan, combine the brown sugar, peanut butter, corn syrup and 1-1/2 teaspoons butter. Bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring constantly. Remove from the heat; stir in the cereal and pecans. Press into a 9x5-in. loaf pan coated with cooking spray. , In a microwave, melt chocolate chips and remaining butter; stir until smooth. Spread over cereal mixture; cool. Cut into bars. Store in the refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 201 calories, Fat 11g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 3mg cholesterol, Sodium 98mg sodium, Carbohydrate 26g carbohydrate (19g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

CHOCOLATE BUTTERSCOTCH PEANUT BUTTER CEREAL BARS



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If these bars have been refrigerated for more than 1 hour, let them stand for 10-15 minutes before cutting. Freeze.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 15m

Yield 4 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 cup sugar
1 cup light corn syrup
1-1/2 cups creamy peanut butter
6 cups Special K
2 cups semisweet chocolate chips
1 cup butterscotch chips

Steps:

  • In a Dutch oven, bring the sugar and corn syrup to a boil over medium heat; cook and stir for 2-3 minutes or until sugar is dissolved. Remove from the heat. Stir in peanut butter until combined. Add cereal; toss to coat. Using a metal spatula, press mixture into an ungreased 13-in. x 9-in. pan. , In a microwave, melt the chocolate and butterscotch chips; stir until smooth. Spread over cereal mixture. Refrigerate until set. Cut into bars.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 316 calories, Fat 15g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 1mg cholesterol, Sodium 157mg sodium, Carbohydrate 43g carbohydrate (31g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 7g protein.

BUTTERSCOTCH RICE KRISPIES® BARS



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This is what I grew up with in lieu of 'scotcheroos'. They are simpler to make and pack a much richer flavor which means when I bite into similar recipes (hoping for this flavor), I am disappointed and want my homemade version!

Provided by peachlovehope

Categories     Desserts     Cookies     Bar Cookie Recipes

Time 30m

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 tablespoon butter
6 cups crispy rice cereal (such as Rice Krispies®)
1 (11 ounce) package butterscotch chips
1 cup creamy peanut butter
1 (11 ounce) package semisweet chocolate chips

Steps:

  • Grease bottom and the lower 1 inch of the sides of a 9x13-inch baking dish with butter. Pour cereal into the prepared dish.
  • Mix butterscotch chips and peanut butter together in a bowl and melt in a microwave oven, stirring every 30 seconds, until smooth, 2 to 3 minutes; pour over cereal and stir until cereal is coated. Use a spatula or the back of a spoon to compact mixture into the dish.
  • Cover the baking dish with plastic wrap and refrigerate until firm, about 10 minutes.
  • Melt the chocolate in a microwave-safe glass or ceramic bowl in 30-second intervals, stirring after each melting, for 1 to 3 minutes (depending on your microwave). Spread over the top of the bars with a spatula.
  • Refrigerate bars again until the chocolate is firmed, about 10 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 226.8 calories, Carbohydrate 24.4 g, Cholesterol 1.3 mg, Fat 13.5 g, Fiber 1.5 g, Protein 3.7 g, SaturatedFat 6.9 g, Sodium 121.1 mg, Sugar 16.7 g

CHEWY CHOCOLATE PEANUT BUTTER BARS



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Provided by Molly Yeh

Categories     dessert

Time 1h

Yield 25 bars

Number Of Ingredients 11

Nonstick cooking spray, for the pan
1 cup sugar
1 cup light corn syrup
1 teaspoon vanilla
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1 cup unsweetened peanut butter
7 cups cereal flakes, such as Special K
1 cup dark chocolate chips
1 cup butterscotch chips
Flaky salt
Sprinkles, for topping, if desired

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Grease a 9-inch square pan with cooking spray and line with parchment so that wings come up the sides by 1 inch.
  • In a large pot, combine the sugar, corn syrup, vanilla and salt over medium heat and cook until the sugar is melted. Stir in the peanut butter, then the cereal. Pour into the prepared pan and pack it down firmly and evenly with a spatula. Scatter the chocolate chips and butterscotch chips all over the top.
  • Bake until the chips are melty, about 3 minutes. Use an offset spatula to spread the melted chips in an even layer all over the top. Sprinkle with flaky salt and sprinkles if using and allow to set at room temperature or in the fridge. Slice into 25 squares.

CHOCOLATE BUTTERSCOTCH CEREAL BARS



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Another very easy dessert that is so delicious - and is made in minutes!! Melting chocolate in the microwave is a quick alternative to melting it in a double boiler. Place chocolate in a microwave-safe bowl that won't crack and within one minute, your chocolate will be ready for spreading with very little clean-up!!

Provided by Chef mariajane

Categories     Bar Cookie

Time 30m

Yield 48 bars

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 cup granulated sugar
1 cup light corn syrup
1 cup creamy peanut butter
6 cups oven-toasted crispy rice cereal
1 cup chocolate chips
1 cup butterscotch chips

Steps:

  • Butter 13x9-inch baking pan.
  • Combine sugar and corn syrup in heavy saucepan; bring just to a boil over medium heat, stirring comstantly. Remove from heat; stir in peanut butter. Stir in cereal. Press into prepared pan.
  • Melt chocolate and butterscotch chips in medium, microwave-safe bowl on medium-high power for 1 minute; stir. Microwave at additonal 10-20 second intervals, stirring until smooth. Spread over cereal mixture. Refrigerate for 20 minutes or until firm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 118.7, Fat 6, SaturatedFat 3.9, Cholesterol 10.2, Sodium 61.9, Carbohydrate 17.2, Fiber 0.2, Sugar 10.6, Protein 0.5

CHOCOLATE-PEANUT BUTTER BLONDIES



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Treat your guests with these bars that are made with chocolate and peanuts - a perfect dessert.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h45m

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 1/2 cups packed brown sugar
1/2 cup butter, softened
1 cup creamy peanut butter
2 teaspoons vanilla
2 eggs
1 1/2 cups Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 bag (11.5 or 12 oz) semisweet chocolate chunks (2 cups)

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F. Grease 13x9-inch pan with shortening or cooking spray.
  • In large bowl, beat brown sugar and butter with electric mixer on medium speed until light and fluffy. Beat in peanut butter, vanilla and eggs until well blended. Stir in flour and baking powder. Stir in chocolate chunks. Spread in pan.
  • Bake 30 to 35 minutes or until set and golden brown. Cool completely in pan on cooling rack, about 1 hour. Cut into 6 rows by 4 rows.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 253, Carbohydrate 31 g, Fat 2 1/2, Fiber 2 g, Protein 5 g, SaturatedFat 6 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 111 mg

CRISPY BUTTERSCOTCH, PEANUT, CHOCOLATE BARS



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I had a taste of this at a friend's house and I HAD to get the recipe! Not so sweet and sticky like usual crispy bars and even more delicious! I dare you to eat only one.

Provided by TERRI OPGENORTH

Categories     Other Desserts

Time 1h20m

Number Of Ingredients 6

12 oz butterscotch chips
1 c peanut butter
8 c crispy rice cereal
12 oz semi-sweet chocolate chips
4 Tbsp butter
1 c powdered sugar

Steps:

  • 1. Melt butterscotch chips and peanut butter in sauce pan over low heat. Be careful not to scorch.
  • 2. Put rice cereal in a large bowl.
  • 3. Scoop melted butterscotch mixture onto cereal and stir to combine. Try not to break the cereal up too much.
  • 4. Press half of the cereal mixture into a lightly buttered 9x13 glass pan. And chill.
  • 5. Melt Chocolate chips. butter and powdered sugar over low heat, again being careful of scorching. I added a little bit of oil because mine seemed to be getting really dry.
  • 6. Put the chocolate mixture on top of the chilled cereal in pan. Spread as well as you can. A butter knife dipped in hot water helps with the spreading.
  • 7. Put the rest of the cereal on top of the chocolate and press down. I found a wet spatula worked great!
  • 8. Chill for 1 1/2 hours and cut. You can sample now but they will be really crumbly!
  • 9. Chill at least 4 hours for a good set on the bars...enjoy! (try to eat only one!)

CHOCOLATE-PEANUT BUTTER PIE



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Passion for pie but not for the traditional preparation? This easy-press cereal crust makes pie-making a snap!

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Dessert

Time 3h20m

Yield 9

Number Of Ingredients 6

3 cups Multi-Bran Chex™ cereal
3 tablespoons butter or margarine
1 tablespoon peanut butter
1 box (4-serving size) chocolate pudding and pie filling mix (not instant)
2 cups milk
1/4 cup peanut butter

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F. Place cereal in resealable food-storage plastic bag; seal bag and crush with rolling pin.
  • In ungreased 9-inch microwavable pie plate, mix butter and 1 tablespoon peanut butter. Microwave uncovered on High 30 seconds; stir until blended. Stir in crushed cereal until evenly coated. Press evenly on bottom and up side of pie plate. Bake 10 minutes. Place in freezer.
  • Make pudding mix as directed on box for pie filling, except after cooling 5 minutes, add 2 tablespoons of the 1/4 cup peanut butter; stir a few times just until melted and marbled throughout. Pour into crust.
  • In microwavable measuring cup, microwave remaining 2 tablespoons peanut butter uncovered on High 30 seconds. Drizzle over pie. Refrigerate at least 3 hours but no longer than 24 hours until filling is set.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 230, Carbohydrate 29 g, Cholesterol 15 mg, Fat 1, Fiber 3 g, Protein 6 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 260 mg, Sugar 15 g, TransFat 0 g

Tips:

  • Use fresh ingredients: Fresh butter, eggs, and chocolate chips will give your cereal bars the best flavor.
  • Don't overmix the batter: Overmixing the batter will make the cereal bars tough. Mix just until the ingredients are combined.
  • Press the cereal bars firmly into the pan: This will help them hold together better.
  • Chill the cereal bars before cutting them: This will make them easier to cut and will help them keep their shape.
  • Store the cereal bars in an airtight container at room temperature: They will keep for up to 3 days.

Conclusion:

These Chocolate Butterscotch Peanut Butter Cereal Bars are a delicious and easy snack that everyone will love. They are perfect for breakfast, lunch, or a sweet treat. With a few simple ingredients, you can make these cereal bars in just a few minutes. So next time you are looking for a quick and easy snack, give these Chocolate Butterscotch Peanut Butter Cereal Bars a try. You won't be disappointed!

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