Scotcheroos are a classic no-bake treat that's perfect for any occasion. Made with a combination of crispy rice cereal, peanut butter, sugar, corn syrup, and vanilla extract, these delicious bars are coated in a rich chocolate ganache. This recipe provides step-by-step instructions for making Scotcheroos from scratch, including tips for achieving the perfect texture and flavor.
In addition to the classic Scotcheroo recipe, this article also includes variations such as Scotcheroos with butterscotch chips, Scotcheroos with chocolate chips, and Scotcheroos with peanut butter chips. Each variation offers a unique twist on the traditional recipe, allowing you to customize the Scotcheroos to your liking. Whether you're a fan of classic Scotcheroos or looking for a new variation to try, this article has everything you need to make this beloved treat at home.
CHOCOLATE SCOTCHEROOS
This scotcheroos recipe was give to me by one of my students at school. It has become one of my family's favorites and are so easy to make.-Lois Mays, Covington, Pennsylvania
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 25m
Yield 2 dozen.
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- In a large saucepan, bring sugar and corn syrup to a boil. Cook and stir until sugar is dissolved; stir in peanut butter. , Remove from the heat. Add cereal and mix well. Press into a greased 13x9-in. pan., In a microwave-safe bowl, melt chips and shortening; stir until smooth. Spread over cereal mixture. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour before cutting.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 232 calories, Fat 9g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 98mg sodium, Carbohydrate 36g carbohydrate (29g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 4g protein.
SCOTCHEROOS
This is my mom's recipe. What's different about how I make it is the method not the ingredients. Using the microwave is key to not overcooking! I get requests to make these all the time and am consistently told that these are the best scotcharoos people have ever had. Enjoy!
Provided by run for your life
Categories Bar Cookie
Time 10m
Yield 20 pieces, 20 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- In large bowl mix sugar, peanut butter and corn syrup.
- Microwave on high for 3 minutes. Check every 30 sec. after 2 minutes. Mixture is done when it starts to boil.
- Stir in rice krispies until well coated.
- Spray 9x13 pan with non-stick spray.
- Spread evenly in pan.
- Melt chocolate and butterscotch chips in microwave on high for 1-2 minutes (watch carefully and stir every 30 seconds - do not overcook!).
- Spread chocolate sauce over rice krispies.
- Allow to cool (may even put in fridge or freezer for a few minutes) and cover.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 284.2, Fat 11.6, SaturatedFat 4.9, Sodium 129.4, Carbohydrate 44.4, Fiber 1.3, Sugar 26.9, Protein 4.4
NO BAKE SCOTCHEROOS RECIPE
With a chewy peanut butter Rice Krispie base and chocolate butterscotch topping, you can't go wrong!
Yield 24
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Place Rice Krispies cereal into a large mixing bowl; set aside.
- Combine sugar and corn syrup in a saucepan over medium heat. Stir frequently until sugar dissolves and mixture begins to boil.
- Remove from heat as soon as it starts to boil and mix in peanut butter until well combined.
- Pour peanut butter mixture over cereal and gently stir until well coated.
- Press cereal mixture into a 9 x 13 inch pan sprayed with cooking spray or lined with parchment or waxed paper; set aside.
- Combine chocolate and butterscotch chips together in a microwave-safe bowl.
- Microwave for 2 minutes then stir until smooth.
- Spread in an even layer over cereal mixture.
- Let cool until firm.
- Cut into bars and serve.
KRISPIE SCOTCHEROOS
This recipe is from my sister's mother-in-law. It is my take-everywhere recipe and is often requested by coworkers and friends. It's an easy, quick, no-bake recipe. I have a hard time not eating-as-I-go when I make these. As a personal choice, I use milk chocolate chips, but semi-sweet are good too. They take about 20 minutes to make, the long cook time includes the hour of refrigeration for bars to set.
Provided by hmms1660
Categories Bar Cookie
Time 1h20m
Yield 24 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Measure out 6 cups of Rice Krispies into large bowl.
- Measure out 1 1/2 cups of peanut butter, add to bowl with cereal.
- Heat 1 cup Karo syrup and 1 cup sugar to a boil in a 2-quart sauce pan, stirring constantly. Remove and pour on peanut butter (this will melt PB and make stirring easier).
- Stir until cereal is covered, spread mixture into 9x13 pan, set aside.
- Melt chocolate and butterscotch chips in microwave (1 minute, stir, repeat) or over medium heat on stove (stir constantly). Spread on top of cereal mixture.
- Refrigerate for 1 hour. Bars will cut best when they've warmed to room tempreature.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 266.1, Fat 12.4, SaturatedFat 4.7, Sodium 129.2, Carbohydrate 37.6, Fiber 1.4, Sugar 22.8, Protein 5
CHOCOLATE SUNBUTTER® SCOTCHEROOS
Chocolate, butterscotch, and peanut-free SunButter Sunflower Butter make these crispy rice cereal treats extra tasty.
Provided by SunButter®
Categories Desserts Cookies Bar Cookie Recipes
Time 35m
Yield 24
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- In large microwaveable dish, mix sugar and corn syrup until well blended. Microwave 1-1/2 minutes on High. Remove from microwave and stir. Microwave an additional 1 minute or until sugar is dissolved.
- Add SunButter® and mix until smooth. Add cereal. Press into a 9x13-inch greased cake pan.
- In medium microwaveable dish, combine chocolate chips and butterscotch chips. Microwave on High 1 minute. Remove from microwave and stir. Microwave 1 minute more or until chips are melted.
- Spread melted chips on top of cereal mixture and let cool or refrigerate until chocolate sets. Cut into 24 bars.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 295.3 calories, Carbohydrate 44.8 g, Fat 13.1 g, Fiber 1.4 g, Protein 3.2 g, SaturatedFat 6.6 g, Sodium 115.9 mg, Sugar 19.8 g
SCOTCHEROOS BARS
These super yummy no bake bars are a favorite at every potluck or family event that I make them for. This particular recipe uses brown sugar instead of white which adds delicious flavor and a new twist to a popular recipe.
Provided by nankment
Categories Bar Cookie
Time 15m
Yield 20 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- In saucepan, bring brown sugar, syrup, and vanilla to a boil.
- Remove from heat.
- Stir in peanut butter.
- In large bowl mix cereal and sugar mixture together.
- Press into a greased 9 X 13 pan.
- In a double boiler melt chocolate and butterscotch chips together.
- Spread evenly over cereal.
- Refrigerate for 20 minutes until firm.
- Cut into bars.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 289.1, Fat 14.9, SaturatedFat 5.6, Sodium 184.5, Carbohydrate 36.6, Fiber 1.7, Sugar 24.8, Protein 5.9
SCOTCHEROOS - MY MOTHER-IN-LAW'S RECIPE!
In ND everyone likes bars! These are very addictive. When I first saw them I thought I don't like rice krispies...silly me! I have found if I eat just one I am back to the kitchen sneaking one after another. My kids love them! So I hope you enjoy them!
Provided by HotPepperRosemaryJe
Categories Bar Cookie
Time 50m
Yield 24 bars, 24 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- In a heavy sauce pan cook sugar, syrup and butter over a medium heat until sugar is dissolved.
- Remove from heat and add peanut butter. In a large bowl mix into the rice krispies until krispies are coated and press firmly into a buttered 9 x 12 inch pan.
- In a double boiler melt butterscotch and chocolate chips until soft and creamy. Then pour and spread over the uncut bars in the pan.
- When they are cool cut into the size bars you like to serve.
- I warn you -- these will make you yearn for more until every last one is gone! :). And consider yourselves lucky cuz it took me nine years to get her recipe! No other Scotcheroos are as good as hers!
- Hugs, Jelly.
CHOCOLATE SCOTCHEROOS
Make and share this Chocolate Scotcheroos recipe from Food.com.
Provided by ZCole
Categories Dessert
Time 30m
Yield 16-20 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Mix sugar and white syrup and bring mixture to a boil.
- Blend in peanut butter.
- Blend in rice crispies.
- Spread into 13" by 9" buttered pan.
- Melt chocolate chips and butterscotch chips over a double boiler or in microwave.
- Spread melted mixture over ingredients in pan.
- Let cool until chocolate has hardened.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 352.4, Fat 14.6, SaturatedFat 6.2, Sodium 197.6, Carbohydrate 54.8, Fiber 1.7, Sugar 33.6, Protein 5.4
CHOCOLATE SCOTCHEROOS
This recipe is from Kay Kellogg's creative recipe collection
Provided by Lillian Stryczek
Categories Other Desserts
Time 25m
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- 1. In a saucepan over medium heat, combine the sugar and corn syrup, and bring to a rolling boil. Remove from heat, and stir in peanut butter. Mix in the rice cereal until evenly coated. Press the mixture into buttered 13x9x2-inch pan. Melt the chocolate and butterscotch chips, stirring occasionally until smooth and well blended. Spread over the top of the bars. Chill until set, then cut into bars.
WHITE CHOCOLATE SCOTCHEROOS
None of my siblings like chocolate and I wanted to introduce them to scotcharoos, so here's what I came up with. An easy version of the original :)
Provided by sapowell
Categories Dessert
Time 20m
Yield 48 treats, 48 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Measure out rice crispy cereal and set aside in large bowl.
- In saucepan combine sugar and corn syrup. Bring just to simmer, then add the peanut butter and stir. Do not let mixture boil.
- Pour peanut butter mixture over cereal and stir quickly making sure that all cereal is evenly coated.
- Spread mixture into a 9x12 greased pan and flatten out evenly using greased spatula or hands.
- Combine almond bark and butterscotch chips in saucepan and melt over a double boiler stirring constantly. When melted pour over peanut butter mixture and spread evenly across top.
- Let set before cutting into squares.
KELLOGG'S® CHOCOLATE SCOTCHEROOS
The flavors of butterscotch, chocolate and peanut butter unite in these crunchy cereal snack bars.
Provided by Rice Krispies
Categories Trusted Brands: Recipes and Tips KELLOGG'S¨ RICE KRISPIES¨ Treats and MOR
Time 20m
Yield 24
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Place corn syrup and sugar into 3-quart saucepan. Cook over medium heat, stirring frequently, until sugar dissolves and mixture begins to boil. Remove from heat. Stir in peanut butter. Mix well. Add Kellogg's® Rice Krispies® cereal. Stir until well coated. Press mixture into 13 x 9 x 2-inch pan coated with cooking spray. Set aside.
- Melt chocolate and butterscotch chips together in 1-quart saucepan over low heat, stirring constantly. Spread evenly over cereal mixture. Let stand until firm. Cut into 2 x 1-inch bars when cool.
PEGGY SUE'S SCOTCHEROOS BARS
These are my daughter's favorite! If you have the time it is fun to decorate each square to your liking with cake decorating icing.
Provided by Peggy V.
Categories Bar Cookie
Time 40m
Yield 24 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Bring the sugar and syrup to a boil and remove from heat. Add peanut butter and vanilla; stir until blended and smooth.
- Pour peanut butter mixture over Rice Krispies and mix well. The cereal will incorporate, it may take some patience! Press into a buttered 9x13 pan. I usually put a little butter on my hands and pat evenly into pan.
- Melt chips on 50 % power in your microwave in 1 minute intervals. Keep stirring to make sure the chips melt evenly and to avoid baking the chips. Once the chips are melted to a satiny texture spread over top of Rice Krispie mixture. Let cool. Cover and keep in refrigerator if weather is warm.
- These are sweet, when cutting keep the squares small!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 286.2, Fat 13.7, SaturatedFat 6.9, Cholesterol 3.2, Sodium 117.9, Carbohydrate 37.7, Fiber 1.4, Sugar 27.7, Protein 4.5
CHOCOLATE SCOTCHEROOS
Make and share this Chocolate Scotcheroos recipe from Food.com.
Provided by KELLOGGSreg RICE KR
Categories Lunch/Snacks
Time 1h20m
Yield 24 treats, 24 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Place corn syrup and sugar into 3-quart saucepan. Cook over medium heat, stirring frequently, until sugar dissolves and mixture begins to boil. Remove from heat. Stir in peanut butter. Mix well. Add KELLOGG'S® RICE KRISPIES® cereal. Stir until well coated. Press mixture into 13 x 9 x 2-inch pan coated with cooking spray. Set aside.
- Melt chocolate and butterscotch chips together in 1-quart saucepan over low heat, stirring constantly. Spread evenly over cereal mixture. Let stand until firm. Cut into 2 x 1-inch bars when cool.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 237.4, Fat 9.4, SaturatedFat 4, Cholesterol 0.2, Sodium 104, Carbohydrate 36.7, Fiber 1.2, Sugar 22.3, Protein 3.6
SCOTCHEROOS
This is somewhat of an original to the Rice Krispie Treats only w/o marshmallows. Same great taste and of course the melted chocolate on top is optional.
Provided by CoffeeB
Categories Bar Cookie
Time 20m
Yield 12 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Boil for 3 minutes the sugar and corn syrup.
- Add peanut butter, vanilla, and Rice Krispies.
- Spread into a sprayed 9x13 cake pan.
- Melt the chocolate chips and butterscotch chips together and blend well.
- Spread on top of the Rice Krispies mixture.
- Cool completely before cutting.
SCOTCHEROOS
Recently, a coworker brought these in to share and I was able to get the recipe. They are very easy and a different way to use crisp rice cereal!
Provided by lilchris
Categories Bar Cookie
Time 15m
Yield 24 bars, 24 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Butter a 9x13 pan or dish and set aside.
- In a large pot, mix together sugar, corn syrup, and peanut butter. Cook over medium heat until peanut butter is melted and just until bubbling. Remove from heat and stir in cereal.
- Transfer mixture into greased pan and press down using the back of a spoon. Let cool about 1 hour.
- Microwave chocolate and butterscotch chips 1 minute or until melted. Stir until smooth and spread over mixture in pan.
CHOCOLATE SCOTCHEROOS
I love the chewy texture of this bar cookie that is blended with peanut butter and topped with chocolate and butterscotch. My nephews really love this recipe and I always have to put the cookies up and out of reach or else they eat them all. LOL This bar cookie is super easy to make and will satisfy your sweet tooth. Another...
Provided by Kimberly Biegacki
Categories Chocolate
Time 20m
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- 1. Measure corn syrup and sugar into large saucepan. Cook over medium heat, stirring frequently, until sugar dissolves and mixture begins to boil.
- 2. Remove from heat. Stir in peanut butter; mix well.
- 3. Add rice crispies cereal. Stir until well coated. Press mixture into 13X9X2 inch pan coated with cooking spray. Set aside.
- 4. Melt chocolate and butterscotch morsels together in small saucepan over low heat, stirring constantly. Spread evenly over cereal mixture. Let stand until firm. Cut into bars when cool. I have also melted down 2 cups of chocolate chips and then sprinkled the butterscotch chips on top.
CHOCOLATE SCOTCHEROOS
When my kids were in elementary school, this was a treat that another Mom brought for her child's birthday instead of cupcakes. It was a hit! Since then my own kids have requested them, even though they are now adults.
Provided by Lauri Myers
Categories Other Desserts
Time 20m
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- 1. Place corn syrup and sugar into 3-quart saucepan. Cook over medium heat, stirring frequently, until sugar dissolves and mixture begins to boil. Remove from heat. Stir in peanut butter. Mix well. AddKellogg's® Rice Krispies® cereal. Stir until well coated. Press mixture into 13 x 9 x 2-inch pan coated with cooking spray. Set aside.
- 2. Melt chocolate and butterscotch chips together in 1-quart saucepan over low heat, stirring constantly. Spread evenly over cereal mixture. Let stand until firm. Cut into 2 x 1-inch bars when cool. Serving size based on 2 bars.
CHOCOLATE SCOTCHEROOS
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- 1. Place corn syrup and sugar into 3-quart saucepan. Cook over medium heat, stirring frequently, until sugar dissolves and mixture begins to boil. Remove from heat. Stir in peanut butter. Mix well. Add KELLOGG'S RICE KRISPIES cereal. Stir until well coated. Press mixture into 13 x 9 x 2-inch pan coated with cooking spray. Set aside.2. Melt chocolate and butterscotch chips together in 1-quart saucepan over low heat, stirring constantly. Spread evenly over cereal mixture. Let stand until firm. Cut into 2 x 1-inch bars when cool.
Nutrition Facts : Nutritional Facts Serves
SCOTCHEROOS
One of the most decadent chocolate treats ever! Perfect for potlucks and classroom parties. So easy, the kids can make it! Tested at high altitude.
Provided by Elizabeth H.
Categories Bar Cookie
Time 20m
Yield 96 squares
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Combine sugar and syrup in heavy saucepan.
- Cook, stirring, to boiling.
- Remove from heat.
- Stir in peanut butter.
- Pour syrup mixture over Rice Krispies in large mixing bowl.
- Caution, syrup mixture will be hot!
- Mix thoroughly with wooden spoon.
- Press into greased 13x9x2 pan.
- Melt chocolate and butterscotch chips together over low heat or in double boiler.
- Stir well.
- Pour melted chips over Krispies.
- Spread evenly.
- Allow to cool.
- Cut into 1" squares.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 76.5, Fat 3.5, SaturatedFat 1.8, Sodium 34.7, Carbohydrate 11.4, Fiber 0.4, Sugar 7.7, Protein 1
PEANUT BUTTER SCOTCHEROOS RECIPE - (4.3/5)
Provided by á-81356
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- First, line the baking pan with parchment and coat it evenly with nonstick spray. Then, measure the puffed rice cereal into a large mixing bowl. Measure the sugar and corn syrup into a medium saucepan and have the peanut butter ready close by. Combine the chocolate and butterscotch chips in a heatproof bowl and set aside. Bring the sugar and corn syrup to a boil: Set pan with sugar and corn syrup over medium heat. Stir to form a sandy paste, then stop stirring. Let the mixture come to a boil - as it warms, the sugar will dissolve and the mixture will become clear. Once the mixture is at a full boil with bubbles covering the whole surface, remove the pan from heat. While the syrup is still very hot, stir in the peanut butter to form a thick, glossy sauce. Pour a little sauce over the puffed rice, stir it in, then pour a little more. Continue until all the sauce has been added. Continue to gently stir the puffed rice another few seconds until the cereal is evenly coated and no pockets of sauce remain. Transfer the cereal mixture to the baking dish: Place parchment paper on top of mixture and press down into the pan to create an even surface. Melt the chips in the microwave on high for 30 seconds, then stir. Repeat until just a few tiny lumps remain. Stir until the last lumps are dissolved. (In my microwave, this took three 30-second intervals, or 1 1/2 minutes total.) Pour the chocolate over the cereal bars and allow to set to cool for about 20 minutes. You can make these with natural and organic peanut butters, but use a very creamy variety. If the oil has separated, mix it in very well before making the bars.
Tips:
- Use a large baking dish to ensure the Scotcheroos are evenly cooked.
- Line the baking dish with parchment paper to prevent the Scotcheroos from sticking.
- Be careful not to overcook the sugar mixture. It should reach a light amber color.
- Add the peanut butter and vanilla extract to the sugar mixture immediately after removing it from the heat.
- Press the cereal mixture into the baking dish firmly to ensure it is evenly packed.
- Allow the Scotcheroos to cool completely before cutting them into bars.
- Store the Scotcheroos in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
Conclusion:
Scotcheroos are a delicious and easy-to-make treat that is perfect for any occasion. They are a great way to use up leftover cereal and peanut butter, and they are always a hit with kids and adults alike. With a few simple tips, you can make perfect Scotcheroos every time.
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