Peanut Butter and Rice Krispies Bars
Peanut Butter and Rice Krispies Bars, also known as Scotcheroos, are a no-bake classic that’s both easy and delicious. Made with crispy rice cereal, creamy peanut butter, and topped with a rich chocolate layer, these bars are perfect for satisfying your sweet tooth or sharing at any gathering!
- Prep Time: 2 hours
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 2 hours 15 minutes
- Yield: 9 servings 1x
- Category: Desserts
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup corn syrup light or dark
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter
- 6 cups Rice Krispies
- 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
- 1 cup butterscotch chips
Instructions
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Line an 8” x 8” pan with parchment paper and spray with non-stick cooking spray. Set aside.
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Heat granulated sugar and corn syrup in a large, heavy saucepan over medium heat, stirring continually, until mixture comes to a rolling boil.
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Stir in peanut butter and remove from heat. Set aside.
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Add Rice Krispies to a large bowl. Pour peanut butter mixture over the cereal and mix to combine.
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Spread the Rice Krispies mixture evenly in the prepared baking pan. Set aside.
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In the microwave, melt the chocolate and butterscotch chips in a large glass bowl (or two separate bowls, if preferred). Heat for 1 minute and then stir. Then, heat in 30-second intervals, stirring in between, until the chips are completely melted.
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Spread the chocolate mixture on top of the Rice Krispie layer and allow to cool.
Notes
To prevent lumps when melting the butterscotch chips, melt them in a separate bowl.
For a thicker chocolate-butterscotch topping, double the amount chocolate chips and butterscotch chips.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1
- Calories: 627
- Fat: 26
- Carbohydrates: 99
- Fiber: 3
- Protein: 9