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Scotcheroos

Published: Sep 30, 2021 · Recipe by: Meaghan Mountford · This post may contain affiliate links.

This is the BEST Scotcheroos recipe! A long-time favorite for many. 

No-bake peanut butter Rice Krispie bars with rich chocolate and butterscotch topping everyone will love. 

SCOTCHEROOS recipe, peanut butter Rice Krispie treats with chocolate butterscotch topping

 

what makes this Scotcheroos recipe different? 

Scotcheroos are a classic recipe. You’ll find the same version on countless food blogs. But I make just a few small tweaks to make these the BEST Scotcheroos recipe ever:

  • Add a pinch of salt to balance the sweetness. 
  • Provide detailed tips and tricks. 
  • Increase the amount of chocolate and butterscotch chips used. 
  • Ideas for twists on Scotcheroos

 

stack of SCOTCHEROOS recipe, peanut butter Rice Krispie treats with chocolate butterscotch topping

what are Scotcheroos? 

Scotcheroos are similar to a peanut butter Rice Krispie treat, but instead of butter and marshmallows, you use light corn syrup and sugar. Then, top with a mixture of melted chocolate and butterscotch. 

There are so many easy Rice Krispie treat variations! 

Scotcheroo twist idea: 

Prepare our honey peanut butter Rice Krispie Treats, very similar to the Scotcheroo recipe, and top with melted chocolate. 

 

SCOTCHEROOS recipe, peanut butter Rice Krispie treats with chocolate butterscotch topping

 

Why are they called Scotcheroos? 

The original recipe was printed on Rice Krispies cereal boxes in post-World War II  America. The name comes from one of the ingredients: Butterscotch.  They are a potluck classic! 

 

SCOTCHEROOS recipe, peanut butter Rice Krispie treats with chocolate butterscotch topping

how to make scotcheroos

you will need: 

RICE KRIPSIES CEREAL 

You’ll need 6 cups of crispy rice cereal.

Scotcheroos twist idea

For another twist on Scotcheroos, try using Cocoa Rice Krispies. 

 

LIGHT CORN SYRUP

You’ll need 1 cup of light corn syrup. My preference is the Karo brand. 

TIP: Spray your measuring cup with cooking spray first so the light corn syrup is removed with ease. 

 

SUGAR

You’ll also need 1 cup of granulated sugar. 

 

SALT 

Add a pinch of table salt to balance the sweetness of Scotcheroos bars. 

 

PEANUT BUTTER

The recipe calls for 2/3 cups peanut butter.

My recommendation is for a no-need-to-stir peanut butter that has salt as one of its ingredients. If you do use a natural peanut butter with separated oil, stir very well first. 

 

CHOCOLATE TOPPING 

Scotcheroo topping is a combination of melted chocolate and butterscotch. I recommend Nestle-brand semi-sweet morsels and butterscotch morsels. You’ll need 1 1/2 cups of each. 

Scotcheroos twist: 

Melt the morsels separately and swirl the chocolate and butterscotch topping. 

 

tools you’ll need 

  • Deep saucepan (because your sugars will rise when boiling)
  • 9 x 13 baking pan 
  • cooking spray

SCOTCHEROOS recipe, peanut butter Rice Krispie treats with chocolate butterscotch topping

 

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let’s make Scotcheroos 

step one: prepare 

Spray a large bowl with cooking spray, and add the 6 cups Rice Krispies. Set aside. 

Grease a 9 x 13 inch baking pan and set aside. 

Rice Krispies for SCOTCHEROOS recipe, peanut butter Rice Krispie treats with chocolate butterscotch topping

 

step two: boil 

Place the 1 cup of sugar and 1 cup of light corn syrup in a deep saucepan over medium-high heat. Stir until you have a paste. 

Bring the mixture to a rolling boil (the mixture will bubble up, which is why a deep saucepan is useful). Boil for a MAX of ONE MINUTE. 

Stir the mixture well. 

Stir in a pinch of salt and 2/3 cup peanut butter. 

heating corn syrup and sugar for SCOTCHEROOS recipe, peanut butter Rice Krispie treats with chocolate butterscotch topping

 

step three: mix it up 

Fold the mixture over the cereal and carefully stir until evenly mixed. Transfer to the baking pan and spread evenly with a spatula. 

Let set about an hour before topping with chocolate. 

SCOTCHEROOS recipe, peanut butter Rice Krispie treats with chocolate butterscotch topping in baking pan

step four: the topping

In a large, microwave-safe bowl, place 1 1/2 cups each semi-sweet and butterscotch morsels. 

Microwave for 90 seconds at 70 percent power. Let sit in the microwave for 1 minute. 

Stir very well, using the residual heat to help melt the morsels. If needed, add additional microwave time for 15 seconds at 70 percent power. Stir until very smooth. 

Pour over the Scotcheroos and spread with a spatula. 

Let set very well, 1 to 2 hours. 

Cut into 20 or 24 bars. 

chocolate and butterscotch chips for SCOTCHEROOS topping

melted chocolate for Scotcheroos

SCOTCHEROOS recipe, peanut butter Rice Krispie treats with chocolate butterscotch topping in baking pan

 

Why are my Scotcheroos hard? 

If your Scotcheroos are hard, you likely boiled the sugar and light corn syrup mixture too long. The mixture may boil, but no more than 1 minute. 

How to store Scotheroos 

Store in an airtight container for up to 3 days

Want to freeze a batch? Store the entire batch or individual squares. I prefer to wrap in plastic wrap and then wrap in foil or place in a freezer-safe Ziplock bag. Store up to three months. Let thaw IN the wrapping. 

Scotcheroos printable recipe 

 

SCOTCHEROOS! The BEST recipe for peanut butter Rice Krispie Treats with a delicious chocolate butterscotch topping.

Scotcheroos

Meaghan Mountford
Delicious, peanut butter Rice Krispie bars topped with chocolate and butterscotch. NO-bake dessert.
5 from 1 vote
Print Recipe Pin Recipe
Prep Time 10 mins
Cook Time 6 mins
Rest for 2 hrs
Total Time 2 hrs 16 mins
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 20 bars
Calories 287 kcal

Equipment

  • Deep saucepan
  • 9 x 13 inch baking pan
  • non-stick cooking spray (canola oil suggested)
  • Medium-large microwave-safe bowl

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 cup light corn syrup (karo brand recommended)
  • 2/3 cup peanut butter (No-stir-needed WITH salt recommended. If separated, stir very well.)
  • pinch salt
  • 6 cups Rice Krispies cereal
  • 1 1/2 cups semi-sweet morsels (nestle recommended)
  • 1 1/2 cups butterscotch morsels (nestle recommended)

Instructions
 

  • Spray a large bowl with cooking spray, and add the Rice Krispies. Set aside. 
  • Grease a 9 x 13 inch baking pan and set aside. 
  • Place the sugar and light corn syrup in a deep saucepan over medium-high heat. Stir until you have a paste.  Bring the mixture to a rolling boil (the mixture will bubble up, which is why a deep saucepan is useful). Boil for a MAX of ONE MINUTE. 
  • Stir the mixture well.  Stir in a pinch of salt and peanut butter. 
  • Fold the mixture over the cereal and carefully stir until evenly mixed. Transfer to the baking pan and spread evenly with a spatula. 
  • Let set about an hour before topping with chocolate. 
  • In a large, microwave-safe bowl, place semi-sweet and butterscotch morsels. 
  • Microwave for 90 seconds at 70 percent power. Let sit in the microwave for 1 minute.  Stir very well, using the residual heat to help melt the morsels. If needed, add additional microwave time for 15 seconds at 70 percent power. Stir until very smooth. 
  • Pour over the Scotcheroos and spread with a spatula. Let set very well, 1 to 2 hours. 
  • Cut into 20 or 24 bars.

Notes

TIPS: 
  • Spray the measuring cup  with non-stick spray before adding the light corn syrup. 
  • Also spray the bowl for the Rice Krispies and the baking pan
  • Peanut butter (with salt) that does not need stirring is recommended. 
  • Use a deep saucepan to boil the sugars. 

close-up of SCOTCHEROOS recipe, peanut butter Rice Krispie treats with chocolate butterscotch topping

 

other bars you might like:

  • chocolate chip granola bars 
  • banana split bars 
  • copycat Nestle Crunch bars 
  • rainbow swirl cheesecake bars 

 

more Rice Krispie Treat recipes 

Butterscotch Rice Krispie Treats

butterscotch rice crispy treats 

 

Chocolate peanut butter Rice Krispie Treats

chocolate peanut butter rice crispy treats 

 

caramel rice crispy treats 

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  1. Charlene Lane

    November 20, 2021 at 1:11 am

    5 stars
    I’ve tried lots of Scotcheroos in my time. This is definitely one of the best recipes I’ve tried.

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