Description
Chex Scotcheroos are a delightful no-bake treat featuring crunchy Rice Chex cereal coated with a warm, sweet peanut butter and corn syrup mixture, topped with a luscious layer of melted milk chocolate and butterscotch chips. These clusters are perfect for a quick snack or dessert that combines rich flavors and satisfying textures in every bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Dry Ingredients
- 6 cups Rice Chex cereal
Wet Ingredients
- 1 cup Light Corn Syrup
- 1 cup Peanut Butter
Sugar
- 1/2 cup Sugar
Chocolate Topping
- 1 cup Milk Chocolate Chips
- 1 cup Butterscotch Chips
Instructions
- Prepare Cereal: Pour 6 cups of Rice Chex cereal into a large mixing bowl and set aside to have it ready for coating.
- Heat Syrup Mixture: In a saucepan over low heat, combine 1 cup light corn syrup, 1 cup peanut butter, and 1/2 cup sugar. Stir gently until the mixture is just warm and fully blended without letting it get hot.
- Coat Cereal: Pour the warm peanut butter syrup evenly over the Rice Chex cereal. Mix carefully but thoroughly to coat every piece of cereal with the syrup mixture.
- Form Clusters: Using a cookie scoop or spoon, drop clusters of the coated cereal mixture onto a sheet of prepared parchment paper laid on the counter.
- Cool Clusters: Allow these clusters to cool and set slightly at room temperature before adding the chocolate topping.
- Melt Chocolate Chips: In a clean saucepan over low heat, melt together 1 cup milk chocolate chips and 1 cup butterscotch chips, stirring frequently to achieve a smooth, glossy mixture.
- Top Clusters: Spoon the melted chocolate and butterscotch mixture evenly over the clusters, spreading gently to cover each one well.
- Set the Bars: Let the clusters cool completely until the chocolate topping hardens, which will make them firm and easy to handle.
Notes
- Make sure to stir the syrup mixture gently to avoid burning the sugar.
- You can substitute peanut butter with any nut or seed butter if desired.
- Let the clusters cool completely on parchment paper to prevent sticking.
- Store Scotcheroos in an airtight container at room temperature or in the fridge to preserve freshness.
- For extra flair, sprinkle chopped peanuts or sea salt over the chocolate topping before it sets.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: Chex Scotcheroos, no bake treats, peanut butter snacks, chocolate butterscotch clusters, easy snacks, homemade bars
