Best Scotcheroos Peanut Butter (Print-Friendly Version)
Soft, chewy bars layered with chocolate and butterscotch. Ideal for gatherings or delicious snacking anytime.
# Ingredients You'll Need:
→ Base Layer
01 -
200 g granulated sugar
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320 ml light corn syrup
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340 g creamy peanut butter
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1 teaspoon vanilla extract
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150 g puffed rice cereal
→ Topping
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170 g semi-sweet chocolate chips
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170 g butterscotch chips
# How to Make It:
01 -
Grease a 23 × 33 cm rectangular baking dish with a thin layer of non-stick spray and set aside.
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Transfer puffed rice cereal to a large mixing bowl and set aside.
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In a medium saucepan, mix granulated sugar and light corn syrup. Warm gently over low heat, stirring, until the mixture is just dissolved and no longer grainy. Do not allow to boil.
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Remove saucepan from heat. Stir in peanut butter and vanilla extract until fully blended and smooth.
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Pour the warm peanut butter mixture over the puffed rice cereal. Stir thoroughly to ensure even coating.
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Transfer the coated cereal mixture into the prepared baking dish. Spread evenly and press down firmly to compact the layer.
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Place chocolate chips and butterscotch chips into a microwave-safe bowl. Microwave in 30-second increments, stirring after each, until completely melted and smooth.
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Pour the melted chocolate-butterscotch mixture over the pressed cereal layer in the pan. Spread evenly to cover.
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Allow the topping to firm up at room temperature before cutting into squares for serving.
# Extra Information:
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For clean slices, refrigerate briefly before cutting, then use a sharp knife heated under hot water.