Chex Scotcheroos Recipe
Chex Scotcheroos are a delightful no-bake treat combining crunchy Corn Chex cereal with a rich, gooey mixture of peanut butter, chocolate, and butterscotch. These bars are easy to make, perfect for snacking or sharing, with a luscious chocolate-butterscotch drizzle enhancing every bite.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: About 12 bars or 18 individual treats 1x
- Category: Dessert/Snack
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
Base
- 6 cups Corn Chex cereal
- 1 cup light corn syrup
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter
Topping
- 2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 2 cups butterscotch chips
- 1/3 cup peanut butter
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Prepare the Pan: Spray a 9×13-inch baking pan or two muffin pans with non-stick spray, or line a baking sheet with parchment paper if you prefer freeform treats.
- Make the Syrup Mixture: In a large saucepan over medium heat, combine light corn syrup and sugar. Bring the mixture just to a boil, then immediately remove from heat to prevent burning.
- Add Peanut Butter to Syrup: Stir in 1 cup of creamy peanut butter into the hot syrup mixture until fully combined, creating a smooth, sticky mixture.
- Combine with Cereal: Gently fold the 6 cups of Corn Chex cereal into the peanut butter syrup mixture until the cereal is evenly coated.
- Shape the Base: Pour the coated cereal mixture into your prepared pan(s) or use a cookie scoop to drop portions onto the parchment paper. Press the mixture firmly to form bars or individual treats. Lightly butter your hands to prevent sticking while shaping.
- Melt Chocolate and Butterscotch: Using a microwave-safe bowl or double boiler, melt together the semi-sweet chocolate chips and butterscotch chips. If microwaving, heat at 50% power in 1-minute intervals, stirring between until fully melted (about 3 to 3.5 minutes).
- Add Peanut Butter and Vanilla: Stir in 1/3 cup peanut butter and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract into the melted chocolate mixture until smooth and well blended.
- Top the Treats: Pour the chocolate-butterscotch mixture evenly over the cereal base in the pan, or drizzle over individual freeform treats.
- Cool and Set: Allow the Scotcheroos to cool at room temperature until the topping is set and firm before slicing or serving.
Notes
- Lightly buttering your hands when shaping the cereal mixture helps prevent sticking.
- Use non-stick spray or parchment paper to ease removal from pans.
- The microwave melting step requires careful attention to avoid burning the chocolate and butterscotch chips.
- For firmer bars, refrigerate after cooling at room temperature.
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