Chex Scotcharoos

Chex Scotcharoos are made with Chex cereal, peanut butter, and chocolate and butterscotch chips. They’re a no-bake dessert that’s always popular with kids.

Chex Scotcharoos are crunchy, chewy and fantastically sweet. The combination of chocolate, butterscotch, and peanut butter is magical. They make a great no-bake holiday treat or snack. In addition to being delicious, they are also gluten-free.

This recipe is quick and easy. It only takes about 15 minutes to measure everything and get the ingredients mixed together.

How To Make Chex Scotcharoos

1. Butter a 9×13-inch baking dish really well.
2. Place the cereal in a large bowl.
3. In a small saucepan, bring the corn syrup and sugar to a boil.
4. Remove from heat and stir in 1 1/2 cups of the peanut butter.
5. Pour mixture over the cereal and mix it in. Transfer to prepared dish. Press it evenly into the baking dish, mashing it down some.
6. Melt the chocolate chips, butterscotch chips, and 1/2 cup of peanut butter in the microwave. Pour over cereal mixture.
7. Cut them when they have completely cooled.

Recipe Tips

• Have all of the ingredients measured out so you can work quickly.
• You can use either corn or rice Chex cereal.
• To get clean cuts on the bars, place your knife in hot water and then wipe dry with a kitchen towel. Reheat the knife every few cuts.
• Instead of making bars, you can make them into cookie form by shaping the mixture into mounds.
• Usually Scotcharoos do well at room temperature, but if your house is warm, you may need to refrigerate them to keep the chocolate layer firm.

Try These Other No-Bake Desserts

• No-Bake Chocolate Peanut Butter Bars
• No-Bake Peanut Butter Oatmeal Cookies
• Oreo Delight
• No-Bake Butterscotch Pie
• No-Bake Strawberry Lasagna