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Peanut Butter Crispy Bars (Scotcheroos)

July 15, 2019 by Melissa Howell 5 Comments

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They are known by many names. Scotcheroos. Chocolate Peanut Butter Rice Krispy Bars. Peanut Butter Crispy Bars. No matter what you call them, this crunchy, sweet, chocolate, peanut butter and butterscotch treat is super easy to make and completely addicting! (Don’t say I didn’t warn you!)

 

I could eat these all day long. There would be consequences, of course. But man, it’s SO tempting!

These classic Scotcheroos are made with only six ingredients, and are a perfect no-bake treat for practically every occasion.

Ingredients for Scotcheroos/Peanut Butter Crispy Bars

Here’s what you need for this delectable treat:

  • Sugar
  • Light corn syrup
  • Peanut Butter
  • Rice Krispies
  • Chocolate chips
  • Butterscotch chips

Can You Use Other Types of Cereal in Scotcheroos?

Yes! I’ve seen these made with Cheerios, Corn Flakes, and Special K.

If you do choose another cereal, I would make sure to use one with a neutral flavor. For example, I can’t imagine that Fruity Pebbles would work well here. The flavors just wouldn’t meld with the peanut butter, chocolate, and butterscotch.

How to Make Scotcheroos/Peanut Butter Crispy Bars

 

First, just put some creamy peanut butter, sugar, and corn syrup in a large pan over medium heat on the stove. Stir it all until it gets hot and smooth. Then take it off the heat, add all the Rice Krispies, and stir.

Next, press it into a 9×9 un-greased pan.

Once your bars are nicely and evenly pressed into the pan, melt your chocolate chips and butterscotch chips together and pour them over the top. Spread them around using swirly motions. (The swirly motions are optional). Then just wait an hour, cut, and enjoy!

How to get Scotcheroos/Peanut Butter Crispy Bars not to stick to your hands

There are several ways to press these into the pan without having the gooey mix stick to your hands. (These methods also work well with regular Rice Krispy Treats).

  1. Put the pan next to the sink. Wet your fingers and quickly press down. If the mixture starts sticking, wet your fingers again.
  2. Lightly spray your hands with cooking spray and press down.
  3. Coat one side of plastic wrap with cooking spray and press the wrap down on top of the mixture in the pan.
  4. Use a spatula coated with cooking spray to press down.

There you go! Kids and adults alike go NUTS for this treat! Good luck getting them to last long!

(This recipe can easily be doubled to fit a 9×13 pan. This recipe first appeared on Yellow Bliss Road, where I am a contributor).

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Peanut Butter Crispy Bars
Author: Melissa Howell
Ingredients
  • 1/2 cup light corn syrup
  • 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 4 cups crisp rice cereal like Rice Krispies
  • 1/2 cup butterscotch chips
  • 1/2 cup chocolate chips
Instructions
  1. Mix the corn syrup, peanut butter, and sugar together in a large pan over medium heat.
  2. Heat and stir until the mixture is smooth.
  3. Remove from the heat and add the crisp rice cereal. Mix until everything is well incorporated.
  4. Press into an un-greased 9x9 pan.
  5. Melt butterscotch chips and chocolate chips together and spread over the crispy rice and peanut butter mixture.
  6. Let set for one hour before cutting.

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They are known by many names. Scotcheroos. Chocolate Peanut Butter Rice Krispy Bars. Peanut Butter Crispy Bars. No matter what you call them, this crunchy, sweet, chocolate, peanut butter and butterscotch treat is super easy to make and completely addicting!

Scotcheroos. Chocolate Peanut Butter Rice Krispy Bars. Peanut Butter Crispy Bars. No matter what you call them, this crunchy, sweet, chocolate, peanut butter and butterscotch treat is super easy to make and completely addicting!

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Comments

  1. Theresa says

    August 31, 2019 at 7:46 pm

    Can this be made with using something other than corn syrup?

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    • Melissa Howell says

      September 3, 2019 at 10:39 am

      Theresa, I have never tried it with anything other than corn syrup. I typically try to avoid the stuff myself! But I make an exception for a very few recipes, including this one! Good luck!

      Reply
  2. J says

    March 21, 2020 at 6:06 am

    They look great! Note: None of the pictures show the inside, just the top only.

    Reply
  3. Janet K says

    July 3, 2020 at 11:40 am

    Can I just pour the chocolate chips and butterscotch chips in with the peanut butter mixture and melt all at once?

    Reply
    • Melissa Howell says

      July 9, 2020 at 10:41 am

      You can, but then you won’t have a chocolate topping. Everything will be just mixed together, but it will still still taste amazing!

      Reply

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