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Chex Scotcheroos Recipe

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  • Author: Ava
  • Total Time: 15 minutes
  • Yield: 20 servings

Description

Chex Scotcheroos are a sweet, no-bake treat combining crunchy Rice Chex cereal coated in a peanut butter, corn syrup, and sugar mixture, topped with a rich drizzling of melted butterscotch and semi-sweet chocolate chips. Perfect for parties or a quick snack, these bars offer a delightful blend of crunchy texture and creamy sweetness.

Ingredients

Dry Ingredients

  • 5 to 5 1/2 cups Rice Chex Cereal

Wet Ingredients

  • 1 cup Light Corn Syrup
  • 3/4 cup Sugar
  • 1 1/4 cup Creamy Peanut Butter (Jif or Skippy’s)
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract

Toppings

  • 1 cup Butterscotch Chips
  • 1 1/2 cups Semi-Sweet Chocolate Chips

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Baking Sheets: Line 1-2 baking sheets with parchment paper, Silpat silicone mats, or lightly spray with non-stick cooking spray. Set aside to keep the clumps from sticking later.
  2. Make the Syrup Mixture: Heat a saucepan over medium-low heat. Add the sugar and light corn syrup, stirring continuously until the sugar dissolves completely. Be careful not to allow the mixture to boil; this process typically takes about 3-4 minutes. Once dissolved, remove the saucepan from heat and stir in the creamy peanut butter and vanilla extract until smooth and well combined.
  3. Combine with Cereal: Gently fold the Rice Chex cereal into the warm peanut butter mixture. Stir carefully to coat all the cereal evenly without crushing it. Once combined, scoop small portions of the mixture onto the prepared baking sheets and carefully press them together to form bars or clusters.
  4. Melt the Chocolate Chips: Place the semi-sweet chocolate chips and butterscotch chips in a microwave-safe bowl. Microwave at 50% power in 30-second intervals, stirring thoroughly after each interval until the chips are melted and smooth. This process should take about 2 minutes. Avoid overheating to prevent burning the chocolate.
  5. Drizzle and Set: Generously drizzle the melted chocolate and butterscotch mixture over the cereal bars on the baking sheets. Allow the treats to set at room temperature or refrigerate briefly until the topping is firm. Once set, cover and store the Scotcheroos in an airtight container at room temperature to keep them fresh.

Notes

  • Do not let the corn syrup and sugar mixture boil to avoid crystallization or burning.
  • Press the cereal mixture gently to keep the Chex pieces intact and maintain crunch.
  • Use a microwave-safe bowl and low power setting to avoid burning the chocolate chips.
  • These bars can be stored at room temperature for several days in an airtight container.
  • Adjust the amount of cereal slightly to get the desired consistency of bars.
  • Prep Time: 5 minutes
  • Cook Time: 10 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: No-Cook
  • Cuisine: American

Find it online: https://quickandsweetrecipes.com/chex-scotcheroos-recipe/