Best 2 Scotcheroos Bars Recipes

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Scotcheroos are a delightful treat that combines the flavors of peanut butter, oats, sugar, corn syrup, and butter into a chewy, delicious bar. Originating from the Midwest, these no-bake bars are a staple at potlucks, bake sales, and holiday gatherings. With variations including chocolate chips, butterscotch chips, and peanut butter chips, there's a Scotcheroo bar for every taste. This article provides two Scotcheroo recipes: the classic version and a chocolate chip variation. Both recipes are easy to follow, requiring minimal ingredients and simple steps, ensuring a delightful homemade snack or dessert.

Here are our top 2 tried and tested recipes!

SCOTCHEROOS BARS



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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

1 cup brown sugar
1 cup white syrup
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 1/2 cups peanut butter
6 cups Rice Krispies or 6 cups Special K cereal
6 ounces semi-sweet chocolate chips
6 ounces butterscotch chips

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

PEGGY SUE'S SCOTCHEROOS BARS



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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

1 cup sugar
1 cup white syrup (Karo)
1 cup chunky peanut butter
1 teaspoon vanilla
6 cups Rice Krispies
2 cups milk chocolate chips
2 cups butterscotch chips

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

Tips:

  • Use room temperature butter: This will help the ingredients incorporate more easily and smoothly.
  • Don't overmix the batter: Overmixing can make the bars tough. Mix just until the ingredients are combined.
  • Use a 9x13 inch baking pan: This is the standard size for Scotcheroos bars, and it will ensure that the bars are the right thickness.
  • Bake the bars until they are golden brown: This will help them set and give them a nice flavor.
  • Let the bars cool completely before cutting them: This will help prevent them from crumbling.
  • Store the bars in an airtight container at room temperature: They will keep for up to 3 days.

Conclusion:

Scotcheroos bars are a classic dessert that is easy to make and always a crowd-pleaser. With their chewy oatmeal base, peanut butter filling, and chocolate topping, they are sure to satisfy everyone's sweet tooth. Whether you are making them for a special occasion or just as a treat, these bars are sure to be a hit.

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