Scotcheroos Rice Krispies Treats - My Recipe Treasures (2024)

by Amy | Jan 19, 2021 | Bars/Brownies, Desserts | 10 comments

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Scotcheroos Rice Krispies Treats just in time for Valentine’s Day. Packed with chewy goodness and topped off with butterscotch chips and either milk chocolate chips or semi sweet! You get to choose.

These Scotcheroos Rice Krispies Treats are simple to make and they whip up fast. The hardest part is waiting for them to set up, just because no one wants to wait.

One of my co-workers, just had a birthday, and I asked him what he wanted for a treat. He told me he doesn’t care for cake and that he really likes cereal treats. Right away, I knew just what to make and then I told him that he didn’t have to share his Scotcheroos Rice Kripsies Treats with anyone else. Ha ha, and guess what, he did share!

What Ingredients Do I Need For Scotcheroos Rice Krispies Treats?

Here’s a list of ingredients you’ll need to make these bars (scroll down for the full recipe):

Karo syrup
Sugar
Peanut butter (regular or chunky)
Rice Krispies cereal
Butterscotch chips
Milk or semi sweet chocolate chips

How Do I Make Scotcheroos Rice Krispies Treats?

Here’s the simple steps you’ll follow to make these bars (scroll down for the full recipe):

In large microwave safe bowl, place the Karo syrup and the sugar; microwave on high for 3 minutes.
Remove form the microwave and add the peanut butter.
Add the Rice Krispies, and stir together.
Place the mixture in a 9″ x 13″ baking dish that has been sprayed with cooking spray.
Smooth the mixture.
In small microwave safe bowl, mix the butterscotch chips and the chocolate chips.
Melt in the microwave on power level 5, in 30 second increments until the chocolate melts.
Mix until smooth.
Spread over the top of the Rice Krispies.
Allow the treats to cool and then cut into squares.

Just look at that rich creamy chocolate mixed with the butterscotch chips.

Why Are These Treats Called Scotcheroos?

Scotcheroosgot theirnameafter one of the key ingredients used in the preparation process – butterscotch.
Although not much is known about the invention ofthesecrunchy treats, the recipe was originally printed on boxes of Rice Krispies in the 1960s.

Tips and Tricks For Scotcheroos Rice Krispies Treats?

To speed up the cooling time, I like to sit my treats in the fridge for a few minutes; however, let them get back to room temperature before eating them.
They will store on the cupboard in a air tight container 4-5 days, if they last that long.
I have only used Rice Krispies cereal, but I know that you could also use Cheerios.

More Recipes For Delicious Treats Made With Cereal:

Gourmet Rice Krispies Treats

Berries and Cream Treats

Caramel Rice Krispies Treats

Strawberry Krispies Dessert

Yield: 16 people

Ingredients

1 cup Karo syrup
1 cup sugar
1 cup peanut butter (regular or chunky)
5 - 6 cup Rice Krispies cereal
4 ounces butterscotch chips
5 ounces milk or semi sweet chocolate chips

Instructions

In a large microwave safe bowl, place the Karo syrup and the sugar; microwave on high for 3 minutes.
Remove form the microwave and add the peanut butter.
Add the Rice Krispies and stir together.
Place the mixture in a 9" x 13" baking dish that has been sprayed with cooking spray.
Smooth the mixture.
In a small microwave safe bowl, mix the butterscotch chips and the chocolate chips.
Melt in the microwave on power level 5, in 30 second increments, until the chocolate melts.
Mix until smooth.
Spread over the top of the Rice Krispies.
Allow the treats to cool and then cut into squares.

Nutrition Information

Yield

Serving Size

1
Amount Per ServingCalories 450Total Fat 12gSaturated Fat 4gTrans Fat 0gUnsaturated Fat 6gCholesterol 1mgSodium 375mgCarbohydrates 82gFiber 1gSugar 33gProtein 8g

Joanneon January 24, 2021 at 11:39 am
Those look absolutely amazing! I typically don’t like rice krispie treats because of the marshmallows so I am definitely going to have to try these. Pinned.
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- Amyon January 24, 2021 at 11:59 am
  Thank you for coming by and leaving a comment. They are really good. I am not a huge marshmallow fan either, so these are nice.
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Theresa @ Shoestring Eleganceon January 28, 2021 at 8:51 am
Amy, I love your sweet recipe! I Can’t wait to try this one too! I’m featuring you this week @ The Thursday Favorite Things party! Congratulations!
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- Amyon January 30, 2021 at 12:23 am
  Thank you for featuring our Scotcheroos Rice Krispies Treats @ Thursday’s Favorite Things party. We really appreciate you and the work that you put into the party.
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Alexandraon January 28, 2021 at 9:54 am
These look delicious! I am a fan of butterscotch, but never thought to put them into rice krispies. Also haven’t seen a rice krispie recipe that uses Karo syrup. I’m curious to try it, and see the flavor and texture.
This was the most clicked from last week’s Snickerdoodle Create Bake Make Link Party! You’ll find it featured this weekend.
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- Amyon January 30, 2021 at 10:49 pm
  Thank you so much for the feature. That is really exciting that our Scotcheroos Rice Krispies Treats were the most clicked post. They are a fun little treat!
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Carleeon January 30, 2021 at 5:30 am
These are so gooooooood! I love that they are easy to make too.
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- Amyon January 30, 2021 at 10:50 pm
  It is always nice to have a recipe that is easy to make and delicious too.
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Claudia Mortensenon June 6, 2023 at 2:07 am
We made these last week, but we like to play in the kitchen. We used all CHOCOLATE KRISPIES CEREAL, and all I got to say, it it was WAY YUMMY!!! There is no way to mess these up, only ways to make them even better! Thanks for all of you yummy recipes Amy!
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- Amyon June 7, 2023 at 8:49 am
  Oh wow, that sounds so delicous. Thanks for the great idea!!! Thank you Claudia for trying them out!;)
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