Scotcharoos

These scotcharoos were made by my mother when I was a kid, and they continue to be a family favorite. They have a wonderful combination of peanut butter, chocolate, and butterscotch with a crispy texture.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 15 mins
• Total Time: 30 mins
• Calories: 240 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 cup white sugar
• 1 ½ cups peanut butter
• ½ cup semisweet chocolate chips
• 1 cup light corn syrup
• ½ cup butterscotch chips
• 6 cups crisp rice cereal

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Generously butter a 9x13-inch baking pan; set aside.

Step 2

Mix together peanut butter, corn syrup, and sugar in a large pot. Cook over medium heat, stirring until peanut butter melts. Bring mixture to a boil. Remove from heat; stir in crisp rice cereal.

Step 3

Transfer mixture into the prepared pan. and pat it down with buttered hands.

Step 4

Melt chocolate chips and butterscotch chips in a medium saucepan over medium-low heat; stir until smooth. Spread over top of bars.

Step 5

Cool completely before cutting into 24 squares.