Description
A delightful treat combining crunchy Chex cereal with creamy peanut butter and melted chocolate, perfect for sharing with family and friends.
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 cups Chex cereal (rice or corn)
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1 cup corn syrup
- 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
- 1/2 cup butterscotch chips (optional)
Instructions
- Grease a 9×13 inch baking dish.
- Melt the peanut butter and corn syrup together in a medium saucepan over low heat.
- Add the Chex cereal, folding it until all pieces are evenly coated.
- Press the mixture into the prepared dish using a spatula.
- Melt the semisweet chocolate in another saucepan.
- Pour the melted chocolate over the cereal layer.
- Sprinkle butterscotch chips on top, if desired.
- Let it set for about 30 minutes in the refrigerator or a couple of hours at room temperature.
- Slice into squares and enjoy!
Notes
Substitutions include almond butter or sunflower seed butter for nut-free versions. Honey can be used instead of corn syrup if needed.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Scotcheroos, Chocolate, Peanut Butter, No-Bake Desserts, Family Treats