Scotcharoos

Scotcharoos are a rice krispie treat made with peanut butter and topped with a chocolate butterscotch mix. With only 6 ingredients these are super easy to make!

These have long been a family favorite growing up. They are very addicting and oh so delicious!

Also so easy to make! Almost like making Rice Krispie treats but switching out a few ingredients and then adding the chocolate on top. 

These are a “no bake” dessert too! However, you do have to use the stovetop to melt the sugar and corn syrup for a couple minutes. Then use the microwave to melt the chocolates for a minute or so, but then it’s done!

You can cut these up into big bars or little bars. If you cut it up into little bars they will make about 30-40 bars. They also freeze well!

If you are looking for more easy desserts check out this list below!

Delicious and easy desserts!

Marshmallow Pops: Marshmallow pops make an easy kids treat. Made with marshmallows, melted almond bark and sprinkles. Decorate to match any holiday or party theme!

Chocolate Covered Pretzels: Chocolate covered pretzels can be decorated to match any holiday. With only 3 ingredients these are done in minutes!

No Bake Cheesecake Squares: A light and fluffy cheesecake topped with crushed graham crackers. A no bake dessert that is fast and delicious! 

Peanut Crunch Candy: Super fast no bake peanut crunch candy, made with Captain Crunch Peanut Butter cereal and almond bark! Easy birthday and holiday treat!

Oatmeal Peanut Butter Cookies: Soft and chewy oatmeal peanut butter cookies made without flour.  Super quick and easy dessert the whole family will love!

Monkey Bread: Monkey bread made with frozen rolls, brown sugar, pudding mix, and butter. Just layer it all in a bundt pan for an easy breakfast treat!

Vanilla Cupcakes: Moist vanilla cupcakes that are topped with a buttercream frosting. These are so easy to make from scratch using simple ingredients. 

Bugles Snack Mix: A sweet and salty Bugles snack mix, baked with nuts and a brown sugar topping.  Perfect snack to bring to a party or for on the go!

Puppy Chow: Easy and addicting puppy chow recipe.  A fast and delicious snack made with Crispix cereal, peanut butter, milk chocolate, and powdered sugar. 

Ingredients for Scotcharoos

Rice Krispies: 6 cups of rice krispies

Light Corn Syrup: 1 cup of light corn syrup, I use the Karo Syrup.

White Sugar: 1 cup of white sugar, melted with the syrup.

Peanut Butter: 1 cup creamy peanut butter, mixed in with the melted sugar and syrup.

Semi Sweet Chocolate Chips and Butterscotch Chips: 6 ounces of each, melted together and spread over the top of the scotcharoos.

How to make Scotcharoos

Coat a 9 x13 deep pan with Crisco.

Coat a big bowl with non stick cooking spray and add the Rice Krispies.

In a medium pan on the stovetop, add the syrup and sugar over high heat until just a boil. Remove from the heat as soon as it starts to boil, do NOT let it sit and boil, otherwise the scotcharoos will be hard and not soft and chewy.

Add in the peanut butter and mix well.

Pour that mixture into the Rice Krispies and mix together.

Pour into the 9 x 13 pan and press down.

Put the chocolate and butterscotch chips into a microwave safe bowl.

Microwave for 30 seconds at a time, stirring in between, until melted.

Pour the chocolate mixture over the top of the Rice Krispies. Spread evenly all over the top.

Refrigerate for 1 hour or so until the chocolate is set. Remove from the pan by tipping it upside down. The whole thing should just pop right out. Then proceed to cut into squares.

More yummy recipes!

Blueberry Coffee Cake: Soft and moist blueberry coffee cake drizzled with vanilla icing. Delicious breakfast or dessert treat that everyone will love!

Banana Nut Bread: Sweet and super moist homemade banana nut bread. A simple and easy old fashioned recipe, with only 8 ingredients!

Chocolate Zucchini Muffins: Moist and fluffy chocolate muffins loaded with fresh zucchini and chocolate chips. A perfect treat for the kids to sneak in some veggies!

Sugar Cookies: Soft sugar cookies with a secret ingredient! So delicious and can be shaped and decorated for any theme or holiday!

Cream Puffs: Light and fluffy homemade cream puffs with a vanilla cream filling. Easy dessert to make that everyone will love. 

Chocolate Whoopie Pies: Classic whoopie pies have a creamy vanilla frosting that is sandwiched between two little chocolate cakes. A quick and easy dessert to make that is super delicious!

Homemade Cinnamon Rolls: Perfectly soft and chewy homemade cinnamon rolls.  A breakfast treat filled with cinnamon swirl and topped with cream cheese frosting. 

Pumpkin Muffins: Light and fluffy, easy pumpkin muffins. A streusel topping makes these taste like they are straight from the bakery. 

Apple Pie Bars: Homemade apple pie bars, all done in a sheet pan. Made with apples, cinnamon, and a flaky pie crust, this will feed the whole family!

7 Layer Cookie Bars: 7 Layer cookie bars are a mix of chocolates, butterscotch, coconut, pecans, all on top of a graham cracker crust! Baked in one pan for an easy dessert.

Banana Applesauce Muffins: Easy Banana Applesauce Muffins that bake in 20 minutes. Made without oil or butter, these muffins make a perfect healthy snack or breakfast treat. 

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