Description
Irresistible Chex Scotcheroos blend crunchy cereal with silky chocolate and butterscotch for a nostalgic Midwestern treat. Sweet layers of peanut butter, crisp Chex, and rich chocolate create an indulgent snack you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Base Ingredients:
- 6 cups rice chex cereal
- 1 cup light corn syrup
- 1 cup granulated sugar
Peanut Butter Layer:
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter
Chocolate Topping:
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1 cup butterscotch chips
Instructions
- Prepare a 9×13-inch baking pan by lining it with parchment paper, ensuring overhang for easy removal.
- Pour rice chex cereal into a large mixing bowl, creating a crisp foundation for the treat.
- In a medium saucepan, combine corn syrup and granulated sugar, heating over medium flame until the mixture reaches a gentle boil, stirring constantly to prevent scorching.
- Remove the sugar syrup from heat and immediately fold in creamy peanut butter, whisking until smooth and fully incorporated.
- Quickly pour the warm peanut butter mixture over the cereal, gently folding and coating each piece thoroughly to ensure even distribution.
- Transfer the coated cereal mixture into the prepared pan, pressing firmly and evenly with a spatula or clean hands to create a compact base.
- In a microwave-safe bowl, combine semi-sweet chocolate chips and butterscotch chips, melting in 30-second intervals and stirring between each interval until completely smooth and glossy.
- Pour the melted chocolate-butterscotch mixture over the cereal base, using an offset spatula to spread evenly and create a uniform topping.
- Refrigerate for approximately 30 minutes or until the chocolate layer has set completely.
- Using the parchment paper overhang, lift the entire dessert from the pan and slice into squares using a sharp knife.
Notes
- Boost crunch by toasting rice chex cereal briefly in the oven before mixing for extra texture and deeper flavor profile.
- Swap peanut butter with almond or sunflower seed butter for nut-free version, ensuring allergy-friendly alternative without compromising taste.
- Control sweetness by reducing corn syrup quantity or using honey as natural substitute, creating more balanced and less intense sugar experience.
- Enhance chocolate topping by sprinkling sea salt flakes or chopped nuts after spreading for gourmet touch and sophisticated flavor complexity.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 18 g
- Sodium: 100 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 28 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg