Better-Than-Anything Scotcharoos
This simple butterscotch cookie bar recipe is out of this world!
These Better-Than-Anything Scotcheroos really live up to their name. That classic combination of chocolate, peanut butter, and butterscotch blend together perfectly to give you cookie bars that are truly to die for. A dash of sprinkles on the top makes these cookies extra fun, too. Bring your scotcheroos to the next party, potluck, or gathering, and they will practically fly off the serving plate.
From the Chef: These are the perfect treat for a birthday party. The combination of crispy rice cereal, peanut butter, chocolate, and brightly colored sprinkles is every kid's dream. Whip these together in no time, making them a quick treat to add to a big day.
- Addie Gundry
This recipe is from RecipeLion's 103 Cookbook series, Easy Cookie Recipes:103 Best Recipes for Chocolate Chip Cookies, Cake Mix Creations, Bars, and Holiday Treats Everyone Will Love.
Preparation Time15 min
Ingredients
- Butter for greasing the baking dish
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 cup corn syrup
- 1 cup crunchy peanut butter
- 1/2 cup toffee chips
- 6 cup crispy rice cereal
- 1 (12-ounce) bag semisweet chocolate chips
- 1 (11-ounce) bag butterscotch chips
- Multi-colored sprinkles for topping
Instructions:
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Butter a 9 x 13-inch baking dish.
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In a large saucepan, combine the sugar and corn syrup. Bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring to dissolve the sugar. Remove from the heat and stir in the peanut butter.
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Add the toffee chips. Add the crispy rice cereal and mix well. Press the mixture into the prepared baking dish.
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In a large microwave-safe bowl, combine the semisweet chocolate chips and butterscotch chips. Microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring after each, until melted and smooth.
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Pour the chocolate-butterscotch mixture over the crispy rice cereal mixture and smooth the top.
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Cool and add sprinkles on top before cutting into bars to serve.