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Chex Scotcheroos are an easy, delicious, no-bake treat that combines crunchy cereal, sweet peanut butter, and a chocolate-butterscotch topping. It’s a take on the classic Scotcheroos recipe, but we’re swapping out the usual Rice Krispies cereal for Rice Chex to make them crunchier. You are going to love this easy no-bake dessert.
This one is a good one! I love easy recipes that require zero baking time and are made in less than 15 minutes, start to finish, and are ridiculously delicious.
You are going to love this salty and sweet easy Scotcheroos recipe. It is super similar to a classic Scotcheroo with a few changes. If you love the flavor of Scotcheroos, this may become a family favorite in no time at all.
What is the difference between Chex Scotcheroos and traditional Scotcheroos?
A classic scotcheroos recipe uses Rice Krispies cereal and is cut into dessert bars. These Chex Scotcheroos use Rice Chex cereal (or Corn Chex cereal) and are made into balls.
Why you will love these easy Chex Scotcheroos:
- This is such an easy no-bake dessert! Anyone can make them and they take less than 15 minutes to make, start to finish. Perfect when you don’t want to turn on the oven.
- The most delicious flavor combo. The peanut butter and chocolate base is taken to another level by the melted sweet butterscotch and chocolate on top. These are a sweet and salty dessert bar — peanut butter brings richness, while chocolate adds depth, and butterscotch chips introduce a warm, caramel-like flavor.
- The crunchy and chewy texture makes them craveworthy. The crunchy cereal base, gooey candy-bar-like consistency, and the butterscotch and chocolate topping makes them so special.
Ingredients:
You only need 7 ingredients to make these easy Scotcheroos using Chex cereal.
- Rice Chex Cereal : Provides crunch and is the base of these dessert bars.
- Light Corn Syrup: Acts as the “glue” which helps bind the cereal. Also, helps give that chewy texture.
- Granulated Sugar: Sweetens the syrup mixture.
- Creamy Peanut Butter: Adds smoothness, flavor, and helps hold everything together. I suggest using a peanut butter like Jif or Skippy’s.
- Vanilla Extract: adds warmth and depth to the mixture.
- Semisweet Chocolate Chips: Use your favorite semi-sweet chocolate chips or for a sweeter dessert bar, you can use milk chocolate chips.
- Butterscotch Chips: Adds a caramel-like sweetness, key to classic scotcheroos.
How to make Scotcheroos with Chex Cereal:
Line 1-2 baking sheets with parchment paper, silpat silicone sheets, or spray with non-stick cooking spray. Set aside.
Heat a saucepan over medium-low heat. Add sugar and corn syrup. Stir until dissolved. Do NOT let this mixture come to a boil so watch carefully. Once the sugar is dissolved, remove from the heat, add the peanut butter, and stir until combined. This should only take 3-4 minutes.
Fold in the Rice Chex cereal and stir well to coat, being careful not to break the Rice Chex cereal too much. Simply scoop or spoon small portions onto the prepared baking sheet. Carefully press the mixture together.
In a microwave-safe bowl, heat chocolate chips and butterscotch chips at 50% power in 30-second increments. Stir after each increment. This may take about 2 minutes. Do not overcook or it may burn the chocolate.
Generously drizzle the chocolate over each piece. Let the treats set up at room temperature or chill briefly in the fridge until the topping is firm.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s):
- Can I Use Other Chex Cereals? Yes! Corn Chex or even Wheat Chex can work, but Rice Chex is popular for a lighter, crisp texture. I suggest using Rice Chex.
- Can I use Natural Peanut Butter? I wouldn’t suggest using natural peanut butter as it doesn’t have the sugar and oils in creamy peanut butter. I suggest using a creamy peanut butter like Jif or Skippy’s.
- Do I Need to Refrigerate Them? No. Let them set at room temperature. If your house is warm, refrigerating can help the chocolate topping firm up, but don’t store them long-term in the refrigerator, as they might become too hard.
- What If I Prefer Dark Chocolate? Go ahead and use dark chocolate chips or a semi-sweet and dark chocolate blend. Just keep the butterscotch chips for that classic scotcheroos flavor.
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Chex Scotcheroos
Ingredients
- 1 cup Light Corn Syrup
- 3/4 cup Sugar
- 1 1/4 cup Creamy Peanut Butter (Jif or Skippy's)
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
- 5 to 5 1/2 cups Rice Chex Cereal
Chocolate Butterscotch Topping:
- 1 cup Butterscotch Chips
- 1 1/2 cups Semi-Sweet Chocolate Chips
Instructions
- Line 1-2 baking sheets with parchment paper, silpat silicone sheets, or spray with non-stick cooking spray. Set aside.
- Heat a saucepan over medium-low heat. Add sugar and corn syrup. Stir until dissolved. Do NOT let this mixture come to a boil so watch carefully. This should only take 3-4 minutes, maximum. Once the sugar is dissolved, remove from the heat, add the peanut butter and vanilla extract, and stir until combined.
- Fold in the Rice Chex cereal and stir well to coat, being careful not to break the Rice Chex cereal too much. Simply scoop or spoon small portions onto the prepared baking sheet. Carefully press the mixture together.
- In a microwave-safe bowl, heat chocolate chips and butterscotch chips at 50% power in 30-second increments. Stir after each increment. This may take about 2 minutes. Do not overcook or it may burn the chocolate.
- Generously drizzle the chocolate over each piece. Let the treats set up at room temperature or chill briefly in the refrigerator until the topping is firm. Cover and store in an air-tight container at room temperature.
Notes
- Can I Use Other Chex Cereals? Yes! Corn Chex or even Wheat Chex can work, but Rice Chex is popular for a lighter, crisp texture. I suggest using Rice Chex.
- Can I use Natural Peanut Butter? I wouldn’t suggest using natural peanut butter as it doesn’t have the sugar and oils in creamy peanut butter. I suggest using a creamy peanut butter like Jif or Skippy’s.
- Do I Need to Refrigerate Them? No. Let them set at room temperature. If your house is warm, refrigerating can help the chocolate topping firm up, but don’t store them long-term in the refrigerator, as they might become too hard.
- What If I Prefer Dark Chocolate? Go ahead and use dark chocolate chips or a semi-sweet and dark chocolate blend. Just keep the butterscotch chips for that classic scotcheroos flavor.
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
