Chex Scotcheroos are a delicious twist on original Scotcharoo bars! This is a no-bake dessert that is loved by all who taste it!
Chex Scotcheroos
We already have warm weather here that makes me want to dive into a pool. With the warm weather, I do not want to spend my days with an oven adding extra heat to the house. No-bake desserts are the best thing for this time of year! Treats without heat. There’s a catchphrase for you. I’ve made these with Rice Krispie cereal but this Chex Scotcheroo recipe is just another tasty way to make them.
If you’re looking at no-bake cereal treats, you may also want to try our Golden Grahams S’mores Bars, Chocolate No-Bake Cookies, and Strawberry Cereal Bars! See our dessert page for all of our treat recipes.
Ingredients for Chex Scotcheroos:
- Chex cereal
- light corn syrup
- sugar
- semi-sweet chocolate chips
- butterscotch chips
- creamy peanut butter
- vanilla
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Instructions for Scotcheroos:
- Butter a large bowl and measure out 6 cups of Chex cereal. Set aside. Butter a 9×13 dish and set aside.
- Stir the corn syrup and sugar in a saucepan over medium heat.
- Once the mixture is boiling, immediately remove it from the heat. Stir in 1½ cups of peanut butter, creamy or crunchy.
- Pour peanut butter mixture over cereal and stir together until cereal is completely coated.
- Pour cereal into the 9×13 dish and press with clean hands to even it out. It’s easier than using a spatula or wooden spoon.
- Using a microwave-safe dish, melt together chocolate chips, butterscotch chips, ½ cup of creamy peanut butter, and vanilla. If microwaving, heat in 30-second intervals, stirring in between to prevent the chocolate from burning.
- Once smooth, spread over the cereal.
- Allow bars to cool completely at room temperature or place them in the fridge.
- Cut scotcheroo bars into squares and enjoy.
Pro tips:
- I like to keep these Chex scotcheroos in the fridge during the summer so the chocolate doesn’t melt.
They are always a hit anywhere they are served. They are addictive, so beware. I try only to make these when I have people to share them with outside my home. Otherwise, I can do some severe damage to these things.
If you make these Chex Scotcheroos, please leave us a comment and a positive review! They mean a lot to us.
Chex Scotcharoos
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Equipment
- 9x13 dish
- Silicone Spatula
- Medium Saucepan
- Mixing Bowls
Ingredients
- 6 cups Chex cereal
- 1 cup light corn syrup
- 1 cup sugar
- 1½ cups peanut butter creamy or crunchy
- 1 1/2 cups semi sweet chocolate chips
- 1 1/2 cups butterscotch chips
- ½ cup creamy peanut butter
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
Instructions
- Butter a large bowl and measure out 6 cups of Chex cereal. Set aside. Butter a 9x13 dish and set aside.
- In a small saucepan, stir the corn syrup and sugar over medium heat. Once boiling, immediately remove from heat and stir in 1½ cups of peanut butter, creamy or crunchy.
- Pour over cereal and stir together until cereal is completely coated.
- Pour cereal into the 9x13 dish and press with your hands to even out. It's easier than using a spatula or wooden spoon.
- Using a microwave safe dish or a double boiler, melt together chocolate chips, butterscotch chips, ½ cup of creamy peanut butter and vanilla. If microwaving, heat in 30 second intervals, stirring in between to prevent the chocolate from burning.
- Once smooth, spread over the cereal.
- Allow to cool completely at room temperature or place in the fridge.
- Cut scotcheroo bars into squares and enjoy.
Notes
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This recipe was originally shared by Mandy from Mandy’s Recipe Box in 2015 and has been updated with new photos, video and more detailed information. We love Mandy’s recipes. Check out more of her no-bake treats like Chewy Granola Bars, No-Bake S’more Bars, or Peanut Butter Cup Bars.
These are mouthwatering!! Such a yummy idea.
Oh thank you so much! They are the best!