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Easy Homemade Chex Scotcheroos Recipe (No-Bake)

Learn how to make Chex scotcheroos! These no-bake cereal bars are made with peanut butter, chocolate, and butterscotch chips.
Course Snack
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Servings 24 bars
Calories 233kcal

Equipment

  • 9x13 inch baking dish
  • Medium saucepan
  • Large mixing bowl
  • Microwave safe bowl

Ingredients

  • 6 cups Rice Chex cereal
  • 1 cup light corn syrup
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 cup creamy peanut butter not natural
  • 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
  • 1 cup butterscotch chips

Instructions

  • Lightly grease a 9×13 inch baking dish.
  • Pour Rice Chex cereal into a large mixing bowl and set aside.
  • In a medium saucepan over medium-low heat, add the light corn syrup and sugar. Stir frequently until sugar dissolves and the mixture just starts to bubble around the edges. Do not bring to a boil.
  • Immediately remove the saucepan from the heat and stir in the peanut butter until smooth.
  • Pour the peanut butter mixture over the cereal. Gently fold until cereal is completely coated.
  • Transfer to the prepared baking dish and gently press down into an even layer using a spatula back or hands lightly greased with butter.
  • Add the chocolate chips and butterscotch chips to a microwave safe bowl. Microwave at 50% power in 30 second intervals, stirring after each, until smooth and melted.
  • Spread melted chocolate and butterscotch topping over the cereal layer.
  • Let cool completely at room temperature until topping sets.
  • Slice into squares and enjoy!

Nutrition

Calories: 233kcal | Carbohydrates: 38g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 1mg | Sodium: 138mg | Potassium: 116mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 29g | Vitamin A: 136IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 37mg | Iron: 3mg