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Scotcheroos (Chewy Peanut Butter Crisp Rice Cereal Bars)

Chewy peanut butter cereal bars topped with a rich chocolate-butterscotch layer. No oven, no fuss, pure nostalgia.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Chill Time 2 hours
Servings: 9
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 1 c. granulated sugar
  • 1 c. corn syrup light or dark
  • 1 c. creamy peanut butter
  • 6 c. Rice Krispies
  • 1 c. semisweet chocolate chips
  • 1 c. butterscotch chips
  • cooking spray

Method
 

  1. Line an 8×8 pan with parchment paper and spray with non-stick cooking spray. Set aside.
  2. Heat granulated sugar and corn syrup in a large, heavy saucepan over medium heat, stirring continually, until mixture comes to a rolling boil.
  3. Stir in peanut butter and remove from heat. Set aside.
  4. Add Rice Krispies to a large bowl. Pour peanut butter mixture over the cereal and mix to combine.
  5. Spread the mixture evenly in the prepared pan. Set aside.
  6. In the microwave, melt the chocolate and butterscotch chips in a large glass bowl (or two separate bowls). Heat for 1 minute and stir. Then heat in 30-second intervals, stirring in between, until completely melted.
  7. Pour chocolate-butterscotch mixture over the cereal layer and spread evenly. Refrigerate for 2 hours or until chocolate hardens.
  8. Remove from refrigerator, slice into 9 bars, and serve. Enjoy!