Chocolate Scotcheroos
Chocolate Scotcheroos are chewy, peanut butter–infused rice cereal bars topped with a glossy layer of melted chocolate and butterscotch. Sweet, nutty, and slightly crunchy, they set up into tidy squares perfect for bake sales, potlucks, or an after-dinner treat. The classic combo of peanut butter and butterscotch adds nostalgic candy-bar flavor in every bite.
- Prep15 mins
- Cook10 mins
- Serves24
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Chocolate Scotcheroos, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactPoor
- 39 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 0.54 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityPoor
- 18 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Food
- 3 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 51
- Heart Health
- 24
- Metabolic
- 30
- Digestive
- 7
- Inflammatory
- 10
- Performance
- 17
- General Wellness
- 1
Coat a 9x13-inch baking dish with cooking spray.
- 2
Make the bars: In a 3-quart saucepan, combine the corn syrup and sugar. Cook over medium heat, stirring often, until the sugar dissolves and the mixture starts to boil.
- 3
Take off the heat and stir in the peanut butter until fully blended. Add the rice cereal and stir until evenly coated. Press the mixture into the prepared baking dish.
- 4
Make the topping: In a 1-quart saucepan over low heat, melt the chocolate and butterscotch chips, stirring constantly. Spread evenly over the cereal mixture. Let sit until firm, about 20 minutes. Cut into 24 bars.
- Calories 399.5 kcal Moderate 20%
- Protein 5.04 g Moderate 10%
- Carbohydrate 65.71 g 24%
- Total Fat 14.37 g Moderate 18%
- Saturated Fat 4.11 g High 21%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 0.0 mg Low Source 0%
- Sodium 54.62 mg Low Source 2%
- Dietary Fiber 4.05 g Moderate 14%
- Total Sugars 20.08 g --
- Added Sugars 7.67 g Moderate 15%
- Calcium 11.57 mg Low Source 1%
- Iron 1.86 mg Moderate 10%
- Potassium 132.41 mg Low Source 3%
- Vitamin A 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin C 0.0 mg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Peanuts 🥜
- Milk 🥛
- Corn 🌽
- Chocolate 🍫
About This Recipe
Chocolate Scotcheroos is made with 7 ingredients and serves 24. It takes about 25 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Butterscotch Chips, Cooking Spray, Corn Syrup, and Peanut Butter. Each serving provides about 399.5 kcal.
Recipe Questions
- What is Chocolate Scotcheroos made of?
- The main ingredients are Butterscotch Chips, Cooking Spray, Corn Syrup, Peanut Butter, Rice Cereal. The full list of 7 is above.
- How long does it take to make Chocolate Scotcheroos?
- About 25 mins in total: 15 mins to prepare and 10 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 399.5 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Chocolate Scotcheroos easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 7 ingredients and 4 steps.
- Is Chocolate Scotcheroos healthy?
- Chocolate Scotcheroos has an easyChef Pro health score of 25/100. Per serving, it provides 399.5 calories and 5.04 g of protein, or 10% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: saturated fat at 4.11 g (21% of the Daily Value) and added sugars at 7.67 g (15% of the Daily Value). It contains Peanuts, Milk, Corn and Chocolate, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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