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Scotcharoos

Classic no-bake Scotcharoos: peanut butter and Rice Krispies bars topped with a melted chocolate and butterscotch chip layer.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 11 minutes
Total Time 26 minutes
Course Dessert
Servings 16 servings

Equipment

  • 9x13-inch pan
  • Aluminum foil or parchment paper
  • large microwave-safe bowl
  • medium microwave-safe bowl
  • Spatula
  • Measuring Cup
  • Microwave

Ingredients
  

Ingredients

  • 1 cuppeanut butter
  • 1 cupsugar
  • 1 cuplight karo syrup
  • 5-6 cupsRice Krispie cereal
  • 1 cupbutterscotch chips
  • 1 cupsemi-sweet chocolate chips

Instructions
 

Instructions

  • Line a 9×13-inch pan with aluminum foil or parchment paper, leaving some overhang on the sides; set the pan aside.
  • In a large microwave-safe bowl, combine 1 cup peanut butter, 1 cup sugar, and 1 cup light Karo syrup.
  • Microwave the mixture on high, stopping to stir every 30 seconds, until the mixture is smooth and well combined.
  • Add 5–6 cups Rice Krispie cereal to the bowl and stir until the cereal is evenly coated.
  • Transfer the cereal mixture to the prepared pan and press it firmly and evenly into an even layer using a spatula or the back of a measuring cup.
  • In a medium microwave-safe bowl, combine 1 cup butterscotch chips and 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips.
  • Microwave the chips on high, stirring every 30 seconds, until the chocolate and butterscotch are fully melted and smooth.
  • Pour the melted chip mixture over the pressed cereal layer and spread it evenly with a spatula to cover the top.
  • Let the bars cool completely at room temperature until the topping is set. Use the foil or parchment overhang to lift the slab from the pan and cut into bars.

Notes

Notes
*Because I like my bars more gooey, I only added in 5 cups.
*You can also make the mixture on the stovetop, just be careful not to over cook or the bars will be hard.  Just melt until the sugar has dissolved.