We’ve given these classic, NO-BAKE treats the ultimate MB remix with a naturally sweetened, gluten-free base and a fudgy, vegan chocolate “butterscotch” topping. Simple methods, just 9 ingredients, and no corn syrup or butterscotch chips required! Let us show you how it’s done!
What is a Scotcheroo?
Scotcheroos were born on the back of a Kellogg’s Rice Krispies box in the 1960s. Classically made with chocolate, butterscotch, peanut butter, and Rice Krispies, these treats became especially popular in the Midwest. Since then, the recipe has been adjusted and published across cookbooks and blogs. The following is our take on the chocolaty, peanut buttery cereal bar!
How to Make Scotcheroos
Our healthier take on scotcheroos has no corn syrup in sight yet tastes just like the classics. How? Maple syrup to the rescue! When you heat it with coconut sugar, peanut butter, and vanilla, then stir in crispy rice cereal, you get a naturally sweetened, peanut buttery cereal base that holds together beautifully when pressed into a pan. Then it’s time for the chocolate “butterscotch” topping (without butterscotch chips!). Instead, the butterscotch flavor comes from a magical combination of vegan butter, coconut cream, coconut sugar, vanilla, and salt. We combine it with chocolate chips, let it all melt, and then pour the mixture over the peanut butter base. After an hour (the temptation to hurry the process will be REAL), the chocolate layer will be set and it’s ready to slice into bars! We’re SO excited for you to try these Scotcheroos! They’re:CrispySalty-sweetDecadentNuttySnack-able& Classic, yet healthier! These no-bake treats are the answer to Scotcheroo nostalgia, afternoon snack cravings, chocolate + peanut butter dessert needs, and so much more!
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