Scotcharoos Only 6 Ingredients No Bake

These Scotcharoos are a one of my absolute favorite no-bake recipes! Perfect for when you need a peanut butter and chocolate fix! I love the chocolate and butterscotch mix that is spread over the top, it makes these so incredibly tasty! Seriously, can you ever go wrong when you combine peanut butter with chocolate? I say, no.

A Scotcharoo By Any Other Name

Scotcharoo Ingredients

This delicious scotcharoos recipe only has 6 easy ingredients! Here’s what you need:

Sugar Karo Syrup (light corn syrup) Crunchy peanut butter (Creamy peanut butter can also be used) Rice Krispies Cereal (generic crispy rice cereal or puffed rice cereal works great) Butterscotch chips Milk Chocolate Chips (semi-sweet to dark chocolate chips can also be used)

Are There Substitutions to Try?

While this recipe is amazing using the Rice Krispies, one reader said they have made a similar cookie using crushed up Special K cereal, which sounds like it may be worth a try. She suggested the Special K with chocolate chunks, which sounds like it might be amazing. There are other similar recipes using Cheerios, which gives a slightly different texture and flavor to the same basic idea. The white Karo syrup listed is the same as light corn syrup. Typically it is available in the baking aisle of your grocery store.

Tips for Making Scotcharoos

Place some parchment paper on the bottom of the baking dish to prevent sticking. Have the parchment paper sticking up over the sides so you can remove the entire pan of scotcharoos at once (this helps with even cutting). Use a large pot with a heavy bottom to prevent sugar mixture from overflowing. Once the sugar mixture starts to boil, it can bubble up and over flow. If needs-be, reduce heat to medium-low heat. Store scotcharoos in an airtight container or sip-top freezer bag in the fridge for up to a week. You can also cut into squares and wrap individual treats in plastic wrap (great for lunch boxes).

More No-Bake Dessert Ideas

Scotcharoos make a great no-bake dessert for busy days. Here are some more of our favorite no-bake treats and desserts to make with Crispy Rice Cereal (Rice Krispies):