The boiling method would bring the sweetener to a candy state. best.

I really need to do a little experimenting too with something sweet and delicious. Couple things – Special K bars are made with “Special K” cereal. How long do these stay fresh? I always make the Special K version. I need to make these gluten free, and I also cannot eat chocolate! They’re so full of rich deliciousness that one little square goes a long way!

Crush the cereal with your hands. Of course, I made a few healthy swaps in my Scotcheroos with no corn syrup. , MYTH #1:  Following the original recipe (boiling the corn syrup/sugar) will result in a scotcheroo that is too firmMYTH #2:  Using name brand peanut butter will improve the taste and texture of the scotcherooMYTH #3:  Adding butter to the corn syrup/sugar mixture will improve taste and texture of the scotcheroo. Add in the cereal and fold gently until all cereal is evenly coated. The perfect addition to any potluck, tailgate, or party, these scotcheroos are chocolatey, peanut buttery, chewy, crispy, creamy, and simply delicious! So, what’s the Best Ever recipe?!! They are the favorite treat for our family over these many years! Scotcheroos are definitely a classic Midwest/Iowa dessert – one that I just can’t say no to! (They’re also a quick, easy, and no bake dessert! It was soft, chewy, and had excellent I love the testing and methodology that you’ve used here. The base layer was simply too hard and crunchy, These were the second favorite of the bunch. Or instead of increasing the corn syrup, adding a tablespoon or two of water might might also soften the texture in a similar way? I take it to work and everyone thinks I’m a genius. My mother-in-law makes something very similar with Special K! brand) changed the flavor (not bad, just different) and made them slightly If you end up trying either of these ideas, I’d love to hear how they go!! Thanks also for showing all the different ways they can be made and issues that happen! I’ve never made them myself but that’s how my mom always made them (I’m guessing the recipe is similar). YUM. So why not put some peanut butter into this warm fudgy dessert!

Really butter it well.

I used a scale to weigh ingredients to make sure they were as precise as possible. Scotcheroos are made with rice krispies whereas special k bars are made with special k cereals. Cool and cut into bars. This was a fun post to put together and I’m so glad to hear that you enjoyed it. I look forward to trying this recipe!

Pour into prepared pan and press into place. more crumbly, Slightly less dense, and a bit less “gooey” than a couple other top favorites, Different flavor; nobody really enjoyed this one, Control recipe + 1/3 c extra peanut butter + 1/3 c extra corn syrup. Chocolate Peanut Butter Cobbler • Dance Around the Kitchen, These were good; had decent texture but were, Although the recipe says to bring the sugar/corn syrup mixture to a boil, this was by far the worst of all the experiments. The texture was chewy and soft, but was lacking a little bit of peanut butter flavor, Using Skippy peanut butter (rather than the That’s Smart The best way to make them BY FAR is by using Rice Chex instead of rice krispies, I’ve never heard of using brown sugar instead of white….will have to give that a try sometime!! Have a great week! Melt the chocolate and butterscotch chips; stir; spread over base layer. Spread into the pan and gently press flat. Pour over the cereal and spread to the edges. Your email address will not be published. Running to the store for Rice Krispies to make these for my son. It’s a great help for cooks to see the good, bad and or ugly problems that can happen with recipes! -Kelsey. -Kelsey, […] of you out there that love the chocolate + PB flavor combo because those desserts (especially the Scotcheroos!) Being from Nebraska, I have had good ones and mediocre ones in my day. Will definitely be making “G” in the future! (If you see any bubbles begin to form, remove it immediately from the stovetop), Stir in the Rice Krispies, being careful not to crush them, but making sure they’re well-combined, Pour into the prepared pan and pat into place, In a microwave safe bowl, add the chocolate and butterscotch chips, Cook on high in 20 second intervals, stirring after each interval until the chocolate is melted and smooth, Spread over the Rice Krispie mixture and let cool before cutting into bars…..if you can wait! The butter took away from the peanut butter flavor and didn’t have a large affect on the texture.