Scotcharoos 🍫✨:
Ingredients 🍫✨
– 1 cup granulated sugar 🍚
– 1 cup light corn syrup 🥄
– 1 cup creamy peanut butter 🥜
– 6 cups Rice Krispies cereal 🍚
– 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips 🍫
– 1 cup butterscotch chips 🍯
Preparation 🍳
1. Prepare the Pan: Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish or line it with parchment paper.
2. Cook the Sugar and Syrup: In a large saucepan, combine the granulated sugar and light corn syrup. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until the mixture comes to a boil. Boil for 1 minute.
3. Add the Peanut Butter: Remove the saucepan from heat and stir in the creamy peanut butter until fully combined and smooth.
4. Mix with Cereal: Pour the mixture over the Rice Krispies cereal in a large bowl. Stir until the cereal is evenly coated.
5. Press into Pan: Transfer the mixture to the prepared baking dish. Press it down evenly with a spatula or the back of a spoon.
6. Melt the Toppings: In a microwave-safe bowl, combine the semisweet chocolate chips and butterscotch chips. Microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring after each interval, until the chips are melted and smooth.
7. Spread the Topping: Pour the melted chocolate and butterscotch mixture over the cereal mixture in the pan. Spread it evenly with a spatula.
8. Cool and Set: Allow the Scotcharoos to cool completely at room temperature. Once set, cut into squares or bars.
Enjoy your delicious and sweet Scotcharoos! 🍫😋