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Classic Scotcheroos (No Bake Peanut Butter Chocolate Bars)

No bake Scotchero bars stacked on a white plate over a wooden cutting board with a chocolate butterscotch topping.
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These Classic Scotcheroos are soft, chewy no-bake bars made with peanut butter, crispy rice cereal, and a smooth chocolate-butterscotch topping. They come together quickly and are perfect for potlucks, bake sales, holidays, or an easy family dessert.

Ingredients

  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 ⅓ cups light corn syrup
  • 1 ⅓ cups creamy peanut butter
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 6 cups crispy rice cereal
  • 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
  • 1 cup butterscotch chips

Instructions

  1. Lightly grease a 9×13 baking dish or line with parchment paper.

  2. In a large saucepan over medium-low heat, stir together the sugar and corn syrup until the sugar dissolves and the mixture is smooth. Do not allow it to boil — this keeps the bars soft instead of hard.

  3. Remove from heat and immediately stir in the peanut butter and vanilla until fully melted and creamy.

  4. Add the crispy rice cereal and gently fold until evenly coated.

  5. Transfer the mixture to the prepared pan and press lightly into an even layer. Avoid packing it down firmly.

  6. In a microwave-safe bowl, melt the chocolate chips and butterscotch chips in 30-second intervals, stirring between each until smooth.

  7. Pour the melted topping over the bars and spread evenly.

  8. Let set at room temperature until the topping firms, then slice into bars and serve.

Notes

  • Do not boil the sugar mixture. Even brief boiling can create hard bars.

  • Use commercial creamy peanut butter for best structure — natural peanut butter can separate.

  • Press the cereal mixture gently to keep the texture light and chewy.

  • For clean cuts, let the chocolate fully set before slicing.

Find it online: https://ourgratefulkitchen.com/no-bake-scotcheroos/