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The Best Scotcharoos Recipe

Published on September 23, 2022 by Chahinez 2 Comments

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These Easy scotcharoos are made with rice Krispies, peanut butter, chocolate, and butterscotch chips. It is a no-bake no marshmallow rice crispy perfect for the holiday season! This easy treat comes together in no time and will be loved by many!

Since you’re here, I know you will also love these peanut butter no-bake bars, these star crunch cookies, peanut butter rice Krispie treats, as well as these peanut butter cornflakes no bake cookies!

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Scothcharoos bar

The holiday season is right around the corner so I wanted to share something that would work really well for family gatherings, potlucks, or just to make as a family favorite to snack on around the holiday season.

This is the best scotcharoos recipe ever!

Granted I didn’t grow up in the US so I don’t have too many fond memories of myself enjoying these, I fell in love with them once I went to my husband’s house during the holidays.

From then on I started making them and gifting them around the holidays as well.

Stack of Scotcheroos with thick chocolate layer on top

What is a scotcharoo?

Scotcharoos are no-bake, chewy, peanut butter-coated puffed rice cereal bars topped with melted chocolate and butterscotch chips.

The best part is that they combine peanut butter, chocolate, and butterscotch flavor so effortlessly, making these bars very similar to butterfingers in taste.

Why you need to make this recipe!

  • It’s an easy no bake recipe that the whole family will love!
  • This sweet treat is not too expensive, AKA the perfect recipe to gift on Christmas especially if you have a big family.
  • These scotcheroo bars only require a handful of ingredients and come together in no time.
  • It is a kid-friendly recipe meaning you can use this recipe with your kids during the holidays for some fun family time.
Scotcheroo ingredients

Ingredients for this scotcharoo recipe

Here are the key ingredients you will need to make this scotcheroo bar recipe. Make sure to scroll down to the recipe card for the full detailed ingredient measurements.

  • Creamy peanut butter– This recipe uses creamy peanut butter, think Skippy of Jif instead of the natural peanut butter that separates.
  • Light corn syrup- This will both sweeten and give our bars that super chewy texture.
  • Granulated sugar- The granulated sugar will sweeten our bars.
  • Krispy cereal – This will give our bars that great crunch.
  • Butterscotch chips – This will give our bars that authentic schotcharoos flavor.
  • Semi-sweet chocolate chips- Make sure to use good quality chocolate for the best-flavored treat.
  • Oil– You can use any flavorless oil for this recipe. I have used vegetable oil, canola oil, or even coconut oil. The oil is what will make the topping extra smooth.

How to make these classic scotcharoos?

This is how you can make these bars. Make sure to scroll down to the recipe card for the full detailed instructions!

  • Mix the light corn syrup, granulated sugar, and peanut butter in a large microwave-safe bowl. Melt in the microwave in 30-second increments, mixing in between every time.
  • Add in the rice Krispy cereal and stir until fully coated in the corn syrup mixture.
  • Spread the rice Krispie mixture in the prepared pan.
  • Melt the butterscotch chips and the chocolate chips, and the oil together in the microwave in 30-second increments, stirring in between.
  • Pour the melted chocolate mixture over the rice Krispie layer, spread it on top, then let it cool completely before slicing and enjoying.
Wet ingredients in a bowl
Wet ingredients in a bowl
Rice krispies in a bowl
Rice krispies in a bowl
Scotcharoos in a pan
Slices scotcheroos

Frequently asked questions – FAQ

How to store scotcharoos bars?

You can store these bars in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.

How to you keep the scotcharoo bars from being too hard?

The secret here is to make sure that the sugar mixture doesn’t boil. If you allow the sugar mixture to boil it will harden as it cools hence the hard scotcharoos.

Overhead shot of scotcharoo abrs

Can substitute butterscotch chips for peanut butter chips?

You sure can but they wouldn’t have the same flavor. They are called scotcharoos because of the butterscotch chips but if you’re not into that flavor peanut butter chips would be perfect for you!

Can I use brown puffed rice?

Absolutely! As long as you’re using puffed rice this recipe will turn out great.

Stack of scotcheroos

Easy scootcheroo bars

Scotcharoos

Frugal Scotcharoos recipe

These easy scotcheroos bars are made with simple and humble ingredients that you might already have at home. Save money during the holidays or any time of the year wiht this recipe!
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Prep Time 10 minutes mins
Total Time 10 minutes mins
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 24 servings
Calories 235 Calories

Equipment

  • 9×13 pan

Ingredients
 
 

  • 1 cup light corn syrup
  • ¾ cup granulated sugar
  • 1 cup smooth peanut butter
  • 6 cup rice Krispy cereal

Chocolate topping

  • 1 & ¼ cup butterscotch chips
  • 1 & ¼ cup semi sweet chocolate chips
  • 2 teaspoon vegetable oil

Instructions
 

  • Line a 9×13 pan with parchment paper or aluminum foil, then set aside.
  • Mix the light corn syrup, granulated sugar, and peanut butter in a large microwave-safe bowl. Melt in the microwave in 30-second increments, mixing in between every time.
  • Add in the rice Krispy cereal and stir until fully coated in the peanut butter mixture.
  • Gently spread in the prepared 9×13 pan.
  • In a medium microwave-safe bowl, melt the butterscotch chips and the chocolate chips, and the oil together in the microwave in 30-second increments, stirring in between.
  • Pour the melted chocolate mixture over the rice Krispy layer, spread it on top, then let it cool completely before slicing and enjoying.

Nutrition

Calories: 235CaloriesCarbohydrates: 37gProtein: 3gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 1mgSodium: 91mgPotassium: 120mgFiber: 1gSugar: 29gVitamin A: 14IUCalcium: 14mgIron: 1mg
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  1. Allison/Alice

    May 15, 2023 at 4:39 pm

    5 stars
    I made 2 batches of these – one with semisweet chocolate and the other with milk chocolate. I used special k original instead of rice crispies. They turned out so good! My family and I loved these very much & I am glad to say my dad will be enjoying these on his big 50th birthday too 🙂

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    • Chahinez

      May 16, 2023 at 4:52 pm

      That’s fantastic to hear! I’m glad that both batches turned out good and that your family enjoyed them. I’m thrilled that your dad will get to enjoy them on his 50th birthday! Wishing him a wonderful celebration!!

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