Calling all sweet treat enthusiasts! Dive into the world of irresistible scotcheroos or special K bars, the perfect blend of crunchy, chewy, and gooey textures that will delight your taste buds. These delectable delights, originating from the kitchens of clever home cooks, have become a cherished treat enjoyed by people of all ages. With their irresistible combination of crispy cereal, creamy peanut butter, and rich chocolate, scotcheroos offer a nostalgic journey back to childhood memories or a delightful introduction to a new favorite snack. So, gather your ingredients, put on your apron, and embark on a culinary adventure to create these iconic treats in the comfort of your own kitchen.
Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!
SPECIAL K BARS
This easy no-bake recipe features chewy peanut butter cereal bars topped with a chocolate and butterscotch frosting.
Provided by Allison - Celebrating Sweets
Categories Dessert
Time 15m
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Grease a large bowl with butter and place the Special K in the bowl.
- Grease a 9x13 or 8x11 baking dish. The 9x13 will make thinner bars, the 8x11 bars will be thicker (as pictured).
- Place sugar and corn syrup in a saucepan over medium heat. Heat the mixture stirring occasionally, until the edges start to bubble. Remove the saucepan from the heat and immediately stir in the peanut butter.
- Working quickly (before the mixture cools), pour the peanut butter mixture over the Special K and stir until combined. Scoop into the prepared baking dish and press into an even layer. Proceed with the frosting.
- Place chocolate chips and butterscotch chips in the bowl of a double boiler. Cook, stirring frequently, until melted and smooth. Note: make sure the boiling water is not touching the bottom of your bowl, only the steam.
- Immediately pour the frosting over the bars and smooth into an even layer. Sprinkle with flaky sea salt. Allow several hours for the frosting to firm up, then cut and serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 245 kcal, Carbohydrate 49 g, Protein 1 g, Fat 6 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, Cholesterol 2 mg, Sodium 123 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 39 g, ServingSize 1 serving
CHOCOLATE SCOTCHEROO BARS
A very sweet bar cookie that can be made with Special K™ or crispy rice cereal.
Provided by Debbie
Categories Desserts Cookies No-Bake Cookie Recipes
Time 45m
Yield 48
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Butter a 9x13 inch baking pan.
- In a saucepan over medium heat, combine the sugar and corn syrup, and bring to a rolling boil. Remove from heat, and stir in peanut butter. Mix in the rice cereal until evenly coated. Press the mixture into the prepared pan.
- In a glass bowl in the microwave, melt the chocolate and butterscotch chips, stirring occasionally until smooth and well blended. Spread over the top of the bars. Chill until set, then cut into bars.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 116.8 calories, Carbohydrate 18 g, Fat 4.8 g, Fiber 0.6 g, Protein 1.7 g, SaturatedFat 2.1 g, Sodium 59.8 mg, Sugar 10.9 g
SCOTCHAROOS
With only 6 ingredients, these easy Scotcharoos are a family favorite recipe! Whip up a double batch in only 15 minutes! Eat half now and freeze the rest for later!
Provided by Janelle
Time 45m
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Line a jelly roll cookie sheet with non stick foil. (Cookie sheet with 4 edges). Set aside.
- In a large pot, mix together corn syrup & sugar.
- Cook over medium heat, stirring until sugar melts & mixture comes to a boil. Mixture should be clear. Remove from heat.
- Add Peanut Butter and mix until Peanut Butter melts and is well blended into sugar mixture.
- Add 8 cups of cereal to sugar mixture and mix well with a long spatula.
- Transfer mixture into pan and press it down carefully with spatula or buttered hands, making sure not to burn yourself.
- In a microwave safe bowl add chocolate chips and butterscotch chips. Cook in 30 second intervals until mixture is creamy and smooth, stirring between each cook time.
- Spread chocolate over top of bars and let bars cool and chocolate harden.
- Once bars are set, lift foil and bars out of pan and place on a cutting board.
- Cut into squares & devour!
- Store extras (if you have any) in an air tight container for up to 5 days.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 432 calories, Carbohydrate 63 grams carbohydrates, Cholesterol 0 milligrams cholesterol, Fat 19 grams fat, Fiber 2 grams fiber, Protein 9 grams protein, SaturatedFat 7 grams saturated fat, ServingSize 1, Sodium 261 grams sodium, Sugar 46 grams sugar, TransFat 0 grams trans fat, UnsaturatedFat 10 grams unsaturated fat
KELLOGG'S® CHOCOLATE SCOTCHEROOS
The flavors of butterscotch, chocolate and peanut butter unite in these crunchy cereal snack bars.
Provided by Rice Krispies
Categories Trusted Brands: Recipes and Tips KELLOGG'S¨ RICE KRISPIES¨ Treats and MOR
Time 20m
Yield 24
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Place corn syrup and sugar into 3-quart saucepan. Cook over medium heat, stirring frequently, until sugar dissolves and mixture begins to boil. Remove from heat. Stir in peanut butter. Mix well. Add Kellogg's® Rice Krispies® cereal. Stir until well coated. Press mixture into 13 x 9 x 2-inch pan coated with cooking spray. Set aside.
- Melt chocolate and butterscotch chips together in 1-quart saucepan over low heat, stirring constantly. Spread evenly over cereal mixture. Let stand until firm. Cut into 2 x 1-inch bars when cool.
SPECIAL-K BARS
sweet, chewy dessert, chocolate lovers, cereal lovers, Peanut butter lovers. I got this recipe from a co-worker of mine and have since changed it in many ways, but this is the original version.
Provided by kookie Ookie
Categories Bar Cookie
Time 17m
Yield 20-25 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- melt together corn syrup and sugar.
- turn off heat and add P-nut butter.
- stir in cereal.
- dump in lightly greased 9x13 in.
- pan, pressing lightly with buttered fingers or wax paper.
- melt together chocolate chips, buttterscotch chips,and butter in microwave until completely melted.
- Spread over bars and allow to cool.
NO BAKE SCOTCHEROOS RECIPE
With a chewy peanut butter Rice Krispie base and chocolate butterscotch topping, you can't go wrong!
Yield 24
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Place Rice Krispies cereal into a large mixing bowl; set aside.
- Combine sugar and corn syrup in a saucepan over medium heat. Stir frequently until sugar dissolves and mixture begins to boil.
- Remove from heat as soon as it starts to boil and mix in peanut butter until well combined.
- Pour peanut butter mixture over cereal and gently stir until well coated.
- Press cereal mixture into a 9 x 13 inch pan sprayed with cooking spray or lined with parchment or waxed paper; set aside.
- Combine chocolate and butterscotch chips together in a microwave-safe bowl.
- Microwave for 2 minutes then stir until smooth.
- Spread in an even layer over cereal mixture.
- Let cool until firm.
- Cut into bars and serve.
SCOTCHEROO BARS (OR SPECIAL-K BARS)
Categories Chocolate Dessert Kid-Friendly
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Pour the sugar, corn syrup, and peanut butter into a large microwaveable bowl. Cook on High for 3 min and then stir. Next begin to slowly pour and stir in the Special K cereal. After thoroughly mixing, pour out and press the mix into a 9 x 13" pan. For the Frosting: Melt the chocolate and butterscotch chips in the microwave on high for 2 min. and then stir. Pour over the Special K mix and spread evenly. Allow to cool before serving.
Tips:
- Use fresh ingredients: Fresh butter, eggs, and milk will give your Scotcheroos the best flavor.
- Don't overcook the sugar mixture: The sugar mixture should be cooked until it reaches the soft ball stage, which is about 235 degrees Fahrenheit. If you overcook it, the Scotcheroos will be too hard.
- Use a large pan: The sugar mixture will bubble up a lot when you add the baking soda, so it's important to use a large pan.
- Stir constantly: Stir the sugar mixture constantly to prevent it from burning.
- Be careful when adding the baking soda: The baking soda will cause the sugar mixture to bubble up vigorously. Add it slowly and carefully.
- Press the Special K cereal into the mixture firmly: This will help to keep the Scotcheroos from falling apart.
- Let the Scotcheroos cool completely before cutting them: This will help to prevent them from sticking to the pan.
Conclusion:
Scotcheroos are a delicious and easy-to-make treat that is perfect for any occasion. With a few simple ingredients, you can create a sweet and crunchy snack that everyone will love. Whether you call them Scotcheroos or Special K bars, these treats are sure to be a hit!
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