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Scotcheroos Recipe

Scotcheroos are a delicious no-bake treat made with crispy rice cereal, creamy peanut butter, and topped with a chocolate-peanut butter layer.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 12 servings
Calories: 250
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Base
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 cup light corn syrup
  • 1 cup creamy peanut butter
  • 6 cups crispy rice cereal
For the Topping
  • 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
  • 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter

Method
 

Prepare the Base
  1. In a medium saucepan, combine the granulated sugar and light corn syrup over medium heat. Stir until the mixture comes to a boil.
  2. Remove from heat and stir in the creamy peanut butter until smooth.
  3. Add the crispy rice cereal to the mixture, stirring until well combined.
  4. Press the mixture into a greased 9x13 inch baking pan evenly.
Prepare the Topping
  1. In a small saucepan, melt the semi-sweet chocolate chips and 1/2 cup of peanut butter over low heat, stirring until smooth.
  2. Pour the chocolate-peanut butter mixture over the pressed cereal base, spreading it evenly.
  3. Let the Scotcheroos cool at room temperature for about 30 minutes to set.

Nutrition

Calories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 6gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 3.5gSodium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 15g

Notes

For a stronger chocolate flavor, use dark chocolate chips instead of semi-sweet. Store in an airtight container to keep them fresh.

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