Classic Peanut Butter Scotcheroos

Name: Classic Peanut Butter Scotcheroos
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 24 bars
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 cup granulated sugar; 1 cup light corn syrup; 1 cup creamy peanut butter; 6 cups crispy rice cereal; 1 cup semi sweet chocolate chips; 1 cup butterscotch chips

These chewy, crunchy bars are the ultimate no bake treat for any occasion.

By Recipes By Nani· 🌍 American· July 20, 2026

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Prep

15 minutes

Cook

5 minutes

Total

20 minutes

Serves

24 bars

There is something special about the combination of peanut butter, chocolate, and butterscotch. These bars are a staple in my kitchen because they are so easy to put together and everyone always asks for seconds.

My favorite trick for getting these perfect every time is to press the cereal mixture firmly into the pan so the bars stay together when you slice them. Just be patient while the topping sets so you get that lovely snap when you take a bite.

🧺 Ingredients

1 cup granulated sugar
1 cup light corn syrup
1 cup creamy peanut butter
6 cups crispy rice cereal
1 cup semi sweet chocolate chips
1 cup butterscotch chips

👩‍🍳Instructions

1
Prepare a 9 by 13 inch baking pan by lightly greasing it with butter or cooking spray.
2
In a large pot, combine the sugar and corn syrup over medium heat. Stir until the sugar dissolves and the mixture begins to boil.
3
Remove the pot from the heat and stir in the peanut butter until smooth.
4
Add the crispy rice cereal to the pot and stir until it is evenly coated in the peanut butter mixture.
5
Press the cereal mixture into your prepared baking pan using a spatula or greased hands.
6
Place the chocolate chips and butterscotch chips in a microwave safe bowl. Heat in thirty second intervals, stirring in between, until the mixture is completely smooth.
7
Spread the melted chocolate and butterscotch mixture evenly over the top of the bars.
8
Let the bars sit at room temperature until the topping is firm before cutting them into squares.

💡 Tips

Store these in an airtight container at room temperature to keep them soft and chewy. If your house gets very warm, you can keep them in the refrigerator, but let them sit on the counter for a few minutes before eating.

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