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Scotcheroos Recipe

Description: Indulge in one of the most decadent chocolate treats ever with these Scotcheroos! Perfect for potlucks, classroom parties, or simply satisfying your sweet tooth cravings. This recipe is so easy, even the kids can make it! Tested at high altitude for guaranteed success.

Recipe Category: Bar Cookie

Keywords: Dessert, Cookie & Brownie, Kid Friendly, Potluck, < 30 Mins, Stove Top, Easy

Nutritional Information (per serving, based on 96 squares):

  • Calories: 76.5
  • Fat Content: 3.5g
  • Saturated Fat Content: 1.8g
  • Cholesterol Content: 0mg
  • Sodium Content: 34.7mg
  • Carbohydrate Content: 11.4g
  • Fiber Content: 0.4g
  • Sugar Content: 7.7g
  • Protein Content: 1g

Ingredients:

Quantity Ingredient
1 cup Sugar
1 cup White corn syrup
1 cup Peanut butter
6 cups Rice Krispies
2 cups Chocolate chips
2 cups Butterscotch chips

Instructions:

  1. Combine sugar and syrup: In a heavy saucepan, combine the sugar and white corn syrup.

  2. Cook to boiling: Stirring constantly, bring the mixture to a boil over medium heat.

  3. Remove from heat: Once boiling, remove the saucepan from the heat source.

  4. Stir in peanut butter: Add the peanut butter to the saucepan and stir until fully incorporated.

  5. Mix with Rice Krispies: In a large mixing bowl, place the Rice Krispies. Pour the syrup mixture over the Rice Krispies.

  6. Caution: Be cautious as the syrup mixture will be hot!

  7. Combine thoroughly: Mix the ingredients thoroughly using a wooden spoon until the Rice Krispies are evenly coated.

  8. Press into pan: Grease a 13x9x2-inch pan and press the mixture firmly into it to form an even layer.

  9. Melt chocolate and butterscotch chips: In a separate saucepan or double boiler, melt the chocolate chips and butterscotch chips together over low heat, stirring continuously until smooth.

  10. Pour over Krispies: Once melted, pour the chocolate mixture evenly over the pressed Rice Krispies in the pan.

  11. Spread evenly: Use a spatula to spread the melted chocolate mixture evenly over the surface of the Krispies.

  12. Allow to cool: Let the Scotcheroos cool at room temperature until the chocolate topping has set.

  13. Cut into squares: Once cooled and set, cut the Scotcheroos into 1-inch squares using a sharp knife.

Enjoy these delightful Scotcheroos as a sweet treat for any occasion! 🍫🥜

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