These are the best Scotcheroos—soft, chewy no‑bake bars made with a peanut butter Rice Krispie base and topped with a rich chocolate‑butterscotch layer!

A Classic No-Bake Treat We All Grew Up With!

These come together quickly with simple pantry ingredients and deliver that classic sweet‑salty flavor everyone loves. Perfect for potlucks, parties, or anytime you need a crowd‑pleasing dessert fast, these Scotcheroos are easy to make and always disappear first!

Why this Recipe Works:

• Peanut Butter Base Binds Everything Perfectly – The peanut butter mixed with sugar and corn syrup creates a smooth, sticky base that coats the cereal evenly, holding the bars together without drying them out!
• Rice Krispies Cereal Add Structure – The Rice Krispies provide light crunch and structure while letting the peanut butter mixture stay chewy instead of dense.
• Perfect Flavor Balance – The combination of chocolate and butterscotch creates a rich, sweet topping that balances the salty peanut base and makes each bite extra indulgent!
• Simple Pantry Ingredients – Using classic, familiar ingredients keeps the recipe reliable and repeatable, which is why Scotcheroos are such a trusted potluck favorite!
• Firm Enough to Slice, Soft Enough to Enjoy – The bars cool just enough to cut cleanly while staying tender inside, giving them that idea Scotcheroo bite.

Going to a potluck? Everyone loves Golden Graham S’mores Bars, Puppy Chow Bars, and No Bake Reese’s Peanut Butter Bars, too!

Ingredients You’ll Need:

• 1 cup Sugar
• 1 1/3 cup Light Corn Syrup
• 1 1/3 cup Peanut Butter
• 1 tsp Vanilla
• 6 cups Rice Krispies
• 1 cup Chocolate Chips
• 1 cup Butterscotch Chips

How to Make the Best No Bake Scotcheroos

1. Spray 9 x 13 pan with non-stick spray and set aside.
2. Pour 6 cups Rice Krispies into a large bowl and set aside.
3. In a medium size sauce pan, add 1 cup sugar and 1 1/3 cup light corn syrup and mix together.
4. Place pan on stove top over low heat and stir until just warm, not hot.
5. Remove from the heat and stir in 1 1/3 cup peanut butter and 1 tsp vanilla.
6. Pour mixture over Rice Krispies and mix well.
7. Pour into prepared pan, distribute evenly, and press down firmly.
8. Combine 1 cup chocolate chips and 1 cup butterscotch chips in a microwave safe bowl and microwave in 30 second intervals, stirring between intervals, until smooth and melted.
9. Pour over pan of Rice Krispies and spread evenly until covered.
10. Let chocolate harden before cutting.

Pro Tip: When you heat the corn syrup and sugar together just heat it until warm, it doesn’t need to be hot. It only needs to be warm enough to mix together until smooth and melt the peanut butter when you stir it in.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS:

What are Scotcheroos?

Scotcheroos are classic no-bake dessert bars made with crispy rice cereal, peanut butter, and corn syrup, then topped with a smooth chocolate and butterscotch layer.

Why are my Scotcheroos hard?

They usually turn hard if the sugar mixture is boiled too long or pressed too firmly into the pan. Gently warming the syrup and lightly pressing the cereal mixture helps keep them soft.

Can you freeze Scotcheroos?

Yes, they freeze well. Store in a freezer safe container for up to 3 months. Let them thaw at room temperature before serving.

What kind of cereal is best for Scotcheroos?

Crispy rice cereal works best. It doesn’t matter the brand of cereal, both name brand and generic work equally as long as they are fresh and crisp.

More Rice Krispies Treats:

• Caramel Rice Krispie Treats
• Original Rice Krispie Treats
• Banana Pudding Rice Krispie Treats
• Marshmallow Rice Krispie Treats
• Cake Batter Rice Krispie Treats