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Scotcheroos

Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: International

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup honey or maple syrup
  • 1 cup  granulated sugar
  • 1 cup  creamy peanut butter
  • 6 cups  Rice Krispies cereal
  • 1 cup  semi-sweet chocolate chips
  • cup  butterscotch chips

Method
 

  1. In a large saucepan, combine the corn syrup and sugar over medium heat.
  2. Stir constantly until the sugar dissolves and the mixture just begins to bubble.
  3. Remove the pan from the heat and stir in the peanut butter until smooth.
  4. Pour in the Rice Krispies and stir gently until the cereal is fully coated. 
  5. Transfer the mixture into your prepared pan and press it down evenly. 
  6. In a microwave-safe bowl, combine the chocolate chips and butterscotch chips.
  7. Heat in 30-second bursts, stirring between each, until smooth and melted.
  8. Pour the melted chocolate-butterscotch mixture over the cereal layer, spreading it evenly with a spatula. 
  9. Let the bars sit at room temperature until the topping sets, about 1–2 hours.
  10. Once the topping is firm, cut into squares or rectangles. Serve and watch them disappear.

Notes

  • Don’t overcook the syrup. Take it off the heat as soon as it starts bubbling — otherwise, the bars can turn out hard.
  • Work quickly. Once you add the cereal, stir fast and press it into the pan while it’s still warm.
  • Cut after cooling. The topping needs time to set, so be patient before slicing.
  • Line the pan. Parchment paper makes cleanup easier and helps lift the bars out neatly.