Description
Enjoy these Chewy Gluten-Free Scotcheroos that blend irresistible flavors of peanut butter, chocolate, and butterscotch. This easy treat is perfect for satisfying your sweet tooth anytime!
Ingredients
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- 1–1/4 cups light corn syrup
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1–1/4 cups creamy peanut butter, not natural-style/drippy peanut butter
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 6 cups gluten free crispy rice cereal
- 1 cup gluten free dark or semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1 cup gluten free butterscotch chips
- flaky/coarse sea salt, for finishing, optional
Instructions
- Spray a 9×13” baking pan with nonstick spray and set it aside.
- In a large pot, combine the corn syrup and sugar over medium-low heat, stirring continuously until the sugar dissolves and the mixture begins to simmer. Once bubbling, remove from heat immediately.
- Stir in the peanut butter and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Add the crispy rice cereal and mix until evenly coated with the peanut butter mixture. Transfer to the prepared baking pan and press into an even layer using wax paper or a nonstick-sprayed measuring cup.
- In a medium glass bowl, combine the chocolate and butterscotch chips. Microwave in 30-40 second intervals, stirring until melted and smooth. Drizzle over the bars and spread evenly with an offset spatula.
- Let the mixture cool for 10 minutes, then sprinkle with sea salt if desired.
- Allow the bars to cool completely before cutting into 24 servings. Store covered at room temperature for up to 5 days.
Notes
Use branded chocolate and butterscotch chips for the best results.
Make sure not to boil the corn syrup mixture to prevent hard bars.
The recipe can be halved to accommodate smaller servings.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 166
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 125mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg