Description
Indulge in the nostalgic delight of scotcheroos, a perfect blend of creamy peanut butter, crispy rice cereal, and rich chocolate. This easy-to-make treat takes just 30 minutes to prepare and is ideal for any occasion. With its sweet-and-salty flavor profile and delightful crunch, scotcheroos are sure to impress your friends and family. Whether you’re celebrating a special event or simply treating yourself, these bars deliver joy in every bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 cups rice cereal
- 1 cup peanut butter (smooth or crunchy)
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup Karo syrup
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish or line it with parchment paper.
- In a saucepan over medium heat, combine granulated sugar and Karo syrup until boiling. Stir in peanut butter until smooth.
- Remove from heat and fold in rice cereal until coated.
- Transfer mixture to the prepared pan and press down firmly.
- Melt chocolate chips in a microwave or double boiler until smooth. Pour over the rice mixture and spread evenly.
- Allow to cool at room temperature for about 30 minutes before cutting into squares.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square (40g)
- Calories: 167
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 75mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg