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Chocolate Scotcheroos bar with peanut butter cereal base and glossy chocolate butterscotch topping

Chocolate Scotcheroos with Peanut Butter and Nutella Bars

Chocolate Scotcheroos are crispy cereal bars with a chewy peanut butter and Nutella center and a smooth chocolate butterscotch topping. These easy dessert bars are perfect for gatherings, snack trays, or anytime you want a nostalgic sweet treat.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 20 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 229
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Bars
  • 3 cups Rice Krispies cereal
  • 3 cups Cocoa Krispies cereal
  • 1 cup corn syrup
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 1/3 cup peanut butter
  • 1/3 cup Nutella
Topping
  • chocolate chips and butterscotch chips

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Lightly coat a 9×13 pan with butter or oil.
  2. Place the corn syrup and sugar in a large pot and heat until the sugar has dissolved, making sure the mixture does not boil.
  3. Add the peanut butter and Nutella to the warm syrup mixture and stir until melted and combined.
  4. Mix in the Rice Krispies cereal and Cocoa Krispies cereal until evenly coated, then press the mixture into the prepared pan.
Topping
  1. Melt the chocolate chips and butterscotch chips together using a double boiler or low heat until smooth.
  2. Spread the melted topping evenly over the cereal layer.
  3. Allow the topping to cool until it has set before cutting the bars.

Notes

Avoid boiling the corn syrup and sugar mixture to help keep the bars soft and chewy.