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Scotcheroos

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By: Leigh Anne WilkesPosted: 1/08/22Updated: 7/03/25

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Scotcheroos are the perfect rice kripsie treat, made peanut butter and topped with a layer of butterscotch and chocolate. This no bake treat will surely become a favorite!

stack of scotcheroos

Why You’ll Love This Recipe!

The recipe for scotcheroos was given to me years ago, probably over 25 years, by a dear friend and it quickly became a family favorite.  

It takes the traditional rice krispie treat to the next level with the addition of peanut butter, and a layer of chocolate and butterscotch chips on top!

The perfect no bake dessert! There is no baking required so they come together quickly and easily! All you need is a little heat on the stove and microwave.

What are Scotcheroos?

Scotcheroos are a no bake cereal bar made with rice krispies but without the marshmallows like a traditional rice krispie treat.

They’re chewy, soft, and crispy all in one.

three scotcheroos in a pile

Ingredients Needed

  • Light corn syrup
  • Peanut butter. I think a creamy peanut butter works best
  • Crispy rice cereal
  • Semi-sweet chocolate chips. You could also use milk chocolate chips.
  • Butterscotch chips

How to Make Scotcheroos

  • Place corn syrup and sugar into a large saucepan.
  • Cook over medium heat, stirring frequently, until sugar dissolves and mixture begins to boil.
  • Remove from heat. Stir in peanut butter. Mix well.
pouring crispy rice cereal into a pan
  • Pour in rice cereal. Stir until well coated.
  • Press mixture into 13 x 9 x 2-inch baking dish coated with cooking spray. Set aside.
scotcheroos in a pan
  • Melt chocolate and butterscotch chips together in 1-quart saucepan over low heat, stirring constantly. You can also do this in the microwave in a microwave-safe bowl.
  • Spread evenly over cereal mixture. Let stand until firm.
chocolate spread over top of scotcheroos
  • Cut into 2 x 1-inch bars when cool.

Tips from Leigh Anne

  • To avoid hard scotcheroos be sure to not overcook the sugar mixture.
  • You can substitute the crispy rice cereal for other cereals such as Cornflakes or Special K.
  • The bars are easiest to cut at room temperature so if you have frozen them or refrigerated them allow them to come to room temperature before cutting.: Special K or Cornflakes work great.
top view of a stack of scotcheroos

Frequently Asked Questions

How long will scotcheroos last?

Keep them stored in an airtight container and they will last for 5-6 days.

Can I make these ahead of time?

I love scotcheroos fresh the day they are made but you can make them the day before and store them in an airtight container until ready to serve.

Can I freeze scotcheroos?

Place them in a freezer safe, airtight container and they can be frozen for up to 3 months. Thaw at room temperature for a few hours or overnight in the refrigerator.

closeup of a pile of scotcheroos

Try these other yummy treats:

  • The Perfect Rice Krispie Treat
  • Cookies and Cream Rice Krispie
  • Cinnamon Rice Krispie Treats
  • Rice Krispie Treat for One
  • Small Batch Rice Krispie Treats

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Scotcheroos Recipe

Recipe From: Leigh Anne Wilkes
Peanut butter and rice krispie treats frosted in melted butterscotch and chocolate chips.
serves: 24 pieces
Prep:20 minutes minutes
Cook:0 minutes minutes
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Total:20 minutes minutes
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Ingredients

  • 1 cup light corn syrup
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1 cup peanut butter
  • 6 cups crispy rice cereal
  • 2 cups semi-sweet chocolate morsels
  • 2 cups butterscotch chips

Instructions

  • Place corn syrup and sugar into 3-quart saucepan.
  • Cook over medium heat, stirring frequently, until sugar dissolves and mixture begins to boil. Remove from heat. Stir in peanut butter. Mix well.
  • Add cereal. Stir until well coated. Press mixture into 13 x 9 x 2-inch pan coated with cooking spray. Set aside.
  • Melt chocolate and butterscotch chips together in 1-quart saucepan over low heat, stirring constantly. Spread evenly over cereal mixture. Let stand until firm.
  • Cut into 2 x 1-inch bars when cool.

Tips & Notes:

To avoid a hard scotcheroo be sure to not overcook the sugar mixture.
You can substitute the crispy rice cereal for other cereals such as Cornflakes or Special K.
The bars are easiest to cut at room temperature so if you have frozen them or refrigerated them allow them to come to room temperature before cutting.: Special K or Cornflakes work great.

Nutrition Facts:

Calories: 305kcal (15%) Carbohydrates: 48g (16%) Protein: 4g (8%) Fat: 12g (18%) Saturated Fat: 5g (31%) Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g Monounsaturated Fat: 4g Trans Fat: 1g Cholesterol: 2mg (1%) Sodium: 152mg (7%) Potassium: 164mg (5%) Fiber: 2g (8%) Sugar: 38g (42%) Vitamin A: 487IU (10%) Vitamin C: 4mg (5%) Calcium: 17mg (2%) Iron: 3mg (17%)
* Disclaimer: All nutrition information are estimates only. Read full disclosure here.
Course:Dessert
Cuisine:American
stack of scotcheroos
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  1. Megan says

    Posted on 1/8 at 11:06 am

    My husband’s family makes these, too, but they call them Peanut Butter Rice Krispy treats. =) His aunt contributed them to the family cookbook we received as a wedding gift. We even had them when we got together Thanksgiving weekend. So yummy!

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    • Leigh Anne says

      Posted on 1/8 at 11:56 am

      Don’t you just love a good classic, family recipe that lasts for decades!!!

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