Are These Peanut Butter Rice Krispie Treats the Same as Scotcheroos?

Yes. Peanut butter cereal bars made with corn syrup and topped with chocolate and butterscotch are commonly called Scotcheroos. Some families (like ours) simply call them peanut butter Rice Krispie treats.

Can I Make These Without Karo Syrup?

I have only made this recipe with Karo syrup, so I cannot guarantee the same texture with a substitute. Honey or maple syrup will change both the flavor and consistency of the bars.

Why Did My Peanut Butter Rice Krispie Treats Get Hard?

The sugar and corn syrup mixture was probably cooked too long. Heat it only until bubbles appear consistently around the edges, and then remove it from the stove. Refrigerating the finished bars can also make them harder.

How Should I Store Scotcheroos?

Store the bars in an airtight container at room temperature. Use a small metal spatula like this one for easiest serving. Do not refrigerate them, because refrigeration can make the cereal layer hard instead of chewy.

Peanut Butter Rice Krispie Treats with Karo Syrup

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These easy peanut butter rice krispie treats are made with karo syrup instead of marshmallows – and topped with a delicious layer of chocolate and butterscotch. Delicious!

Author: Kristen Whirrett | Joyfully Thriving
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cooling Time: 30 minutes
Cook Time: 5 minutes
Total Time: 45 minutes
Yield: 24 squares 1x
Category: Dessert
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

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1 cup sugar
1 cup Karo light corn syrup
1 cup peanut butter
6 cups Rice Krispies or crispy rice cereal
1 1/2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
1 1/2 cups butterscotch chips

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Instructions

Measure the crispy rice cereal into a large mixing bowl and lightly grease a 9×13-inch pan.
Combine the sugar and Karo syrup in a medium saucepan over medium heat.
Stir until the mixture begins bubbling around the edges. Remove it from the heat promptly; boiling it too long can make the finished bars hard.
Stir the peanut butter into the warm sugar mixture until smooth.
Pour the peanut butter mixture over the cereal and stir until evenly coated.
Press the cereal mixture into the prepared pan. Avoid packing it too firmly, which can make the bars overly dense.
Combine the chocolate and butterscotch chips in a microwave-safe bowl. Microwave for 90 seconds and stir.
Continue microwaving in 30-second intervals, stirring after each interval, until smooth.
Spread the melted topping evenly over the bars.
Let the bars set at room temperature before cutting. Store at room temperature.

Notes

Smooth or chunky peanut butter may be used.
You can add more chocolate chips and less butterscotch chips to the topping, if you choose.

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