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Famous scotcharoo bars made into cookie shapes.

Scotcharoo Cookies

These Scotcharoo Cookies are a modern upgrade to a nostalgic treat! The same crispy rice cereal coated with peanut butter and topped with the butterscotch / chocolate duo you dream about, just shaped like a cookie.
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Prep Time: 15 minutes
Servings: 15 cookies
Calories: 386kcal

Ingredients

  • ½ cup (115g) granulated sugar
  • ½ cup (164g) corn syrup
  • ½ cup (123g) peanut butter
  • ½ tsp vanilla
  • 3 cups (81g) rice krispie cereal
  • ¾ cups (150g) milk chocolate chips
  • ¾ cups (150g) butterscotch chips

Instructions

  • In a medium saucepan, melt together the sugar and corn syrup until it just begins to boil.
    ½ cup (115g) granulated sugar, ½ cup (164g) corn syrup
  • Once it starts boiling, remove from heat.
  • Add in the peanut butter and vanilla. Stir until combined.
    ½ cup (123g) peanut butter, ½ tsp vanilla
  • Pour over Rice Krispies and stir to coat evenly.
    3 cups (81g) rice krispie cereal
  • Use a cookie scoop to divide the mixture into 3 Tbsp portions. Allow the ‘cookies’ to set for 5-10 minutes before flattening slightly with a damp hand.
  • Melt the chocolate chips and butterscotch chips in the microwave, stirring every 30 seconds until completely smooth.
    ¾ cups (150g) milk chocolate chips, ¾ cups (150g) butterscotch chips
  • Once completely melted, spoon the chocolate mixture onto each cookie and spread evenly.
  • Allow the chocolate to set and enjoy!
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Nutrition

Calories: 386kcal | Carbohydrates: 74g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.001g | Cholesterol: 1mg | Sodium: 334mg | Potassium: 138mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 36g | Vitamin A: 3159IU | Vitamin C: 30mg | Calcium: 16mg | Iron: 15mg
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