Description
Irresistible Chex Scotcheroos blend crispy cereal, rich chocolate, and smooth peanut butter into a classic midwestern sweet treat. Chocolate and butterscotch layers create a nostalgic dessert perfect for quick snacking and sharing with friends.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 6 cups Chex cereal (corn or rice)
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1 cup butterscotch chips
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
Sweeteners:
- 1 cup light corn syrup
- 1 cup granulated sugar
Instructions
- Empty Chex cereal into a spacious mixing vessel, ensuring ample room for coating.
- Combine corn syrup and sugar in a saucepan, heating at medium temperature until the mixture reaches a rolling boil, stirring consistently to prevent scorching.
- Remove syrup from heat source and immediately incorporate peanut butter, whisking until the blend transforms into a silky, uniform consistency.
- Gently fold the warm peanut butter syrup into the cereal, carefully ensuring each grain receives an even coating without crushing the delicate pieces.
- Transfer the coated mixture into a prepared rectangular pan, using gentle pressure to create an even, compact layer with a smooth surface.
- Utilize microwave technology to melt butterscotch and chocolate chips, pausing every 15 seconds to stir and prevent burning, until the mixture achieves a glossy, fluid texture.
- Drizzle the molten chocolate-butterscotch blend across the cereal foundation, spreading with a spatula to create a consistent, attractive topping.
- Allow the dessert to solidify at ambient room temperature for approximately 1 hour, or expedite the process by chilling in the refrigerator for 30 minutes.
- Once fully set, slice into geometric squares and serve at room temperature for optimal texture and flavor.
Notes
- Choose crispy, fresh Chex cereal for the best texture and crunch in your scotcheroos.
- Opt for creamy peanut butter to ensure smooth, even coating and rich flavor throughout the mixture.
- Line the pan with parchment paper for easy removal and clean cutting of the bars.
- Melt chocolate and butterscotch chips in short intervals to prevent burning and achieve a silky smooth topping.
- For gluten-free version, use gluten-free Chex cereal and verify all ingredient labels.
- Consider using natural peanut butter for a less sweet, more nutty profile.
- Try different chip combinations like dark chocolate and milk chocolate for varied taste experiences.
- Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days to maintain optimal texture and freshness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 234
- Sugar: 17 g
- Sodium: 103 mg
- Fat: 11 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0.1 g
- Carbohydrates: 29 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 2 mg