Description
Chex scotcheroos deliver a delightful blend of crispy cereal, smooth peanut butter, and chocolate magic. Sweet layers of nostalgia create a midwest classic that brings pure happiness right to your dessert plate.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 6 cups Chex cereal (rice or corn)
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup light corn syrup
Chips and Flavoring:
- 1 1/2 cups (255 grams) semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1 1/2 cups (255 grams) butterscotch chips
Binding and Flavoring:
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Prepare a spacious mixing bowl and gently cascade the crisp Chex cereal into it, creating a golden foundation for the treat.
- Select a medium saucepan and combine light corn syrup with granulated sugar, stirring continuously as the mixture transforms and bubbles with enthusiasm.
- Once boiling, immediately remove the saucepan from heat and introduce creamy peanut butter and fragrant vanilla extract, whisking until the mixture achieves a silky, uniform consistency.
- Tenderly pour the glossy peanut butter blend over the waiting cereal, using a gentle folding technique to ensure each crisp piece becomes thoroughly coated.
- Transfer the cereal mixture into a prepared baking dish, using careful pressure to create an even, compact layer that will serve as the dessert’s robust base.
- Employ a microwave-safe vessel to melt semi-sweet chocolate chips and butterscotch chips, using short intervals and intermittent stirring to prevent scorching.
- Gracefully drizzle and spread the molten chocolate-butterscotch mixture across the cereal foundation, ensuring a smooth, even coverage.
- Allow the confection to rest and solidify at ambient temperature, permitting the chocolate topping to set into a firm, glossy shell over approximately 1-2 hours.
- Once completely cooled and stabilized, slice the creation into individual bars or squares, ready to delight eager taste buds.
Notes
- Choose crisp, fresh Chex cereal for the best texture and crunch in your Scotcheroos.
- Use a non-stick spatula or greased hands to press the cereal mixture evenly without sticking.
- Melt chocolate chips carefully to prevent burning by using short microwave intervals and stirring frequently.
- For a gluten-free version, confirm your Chex cereal is certified gluten-free and use alternative nut butters if needed.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 202
- Sugar: 17 g
- Sodium: 37 mg
- Fat: 9 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 27 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg