Description
Chex Scotcheroos are a delicious no-bake treat combining crunchy Corn Chex cereal with a rich mix of peanut butter, chocolate, and butterscotch. These bars or bites are sweet, chewy, and perfect for parties, snacks, or dessert lovers seeking a quick and easy homemade confection.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 6 cups Corn Chex cereal
- 1 cup light corn syrup
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter
Topping
- 2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 2 cups butterscotch chips
- 1/3 cup peanut butter
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Prepare the baking pan or sheet: Spray non-stick spray in a 9×13 baking pan or 2 muffin pans, or line a baking sheet with parchment paper for freeform treats to prevent sticking.
- Heat syrup and sugar: In a large saucepan, combine 1 cup light corn syrup and 1 cup sugar over medium heat. Bring to a boil and as soon as it reaches a boil, immediately remove from heat.
- Mix in peanut butter and cereal: Stir 1 cup creamy peanut butter into the hot syrup mixture until smooth. Gently fold in 6 cups Corn Chex cereal until evenly coated.
- Form the base: Pour the cereal mixture into the prepared pan or use a cookie scoop to portion onto parchment paper for individual treats. Lightly butter your hands for easier pressing, then press the mixture to compact it firmly.
- Melt chocolate and butterscotch chips: Using a microwave-safe bowl or double boiler, melt 2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips and 2 cups butterscotch chips together. If microwaving, heat at 50% power in 1-minute intervals, stirring between until smooth and fully melted (about 3 to 3.5 minutes).
- Add peanut butter and vanilla to topping: Stir 1/3 cup peanut butter and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract into the melted chocolate and butterscotch mixture until fully combined and smooth.
- Top the treats: Pour or drizzle the chocolate-butterscotch mixture evenly over the cereal base or the individual formed treats.
- Cool completely: Allow the treats to cool at room temperature until the topping is set and firm before serving.
Notes
- Use a light coating of butter on your hands when pressing the cereal mixture for easier shaping and to prevent sticking.
- You can shape the treats in a baking pan, muffin tins, or freeform on parchment paper depending on preference.
- Melting chips at 50% microwave power and stirring regularly helps prevent burning and ensures smooth texture.
- Store Scotcheroos in an airtight container at room temperature for up to one week or refrigerate to extend freshness.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: No-Bake Treats
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: Chex Scotcheroos, no bake dessert, peanut butter bars, chocolate butterscotch treats, easy snack recipe
