Scotcheroos are one of my favorite guilty pleasures and now there’s an awesome scotcheroos chex mix version! It’s our friends’ favorite for parties!
One of my guilty pleasures are those dang scotcheroos peanut butter rice krispy treats (although we normally skip the butterscotch chips in the chocolate topping). I cannot resist those darn things. And it’s like the easiest, cheap-o dessert, especially for someone who makes their living writing recipes, but I love them.
No, I adore them.
So the other day when Cade informed me that we had Chex that needed to be used I thought, Scotcheroos Chex Mix!!!
I guess you all pretty much know about the peanut butter goodness that is scotcheroos with that yummy chocolate topping so there really isn’t any need in telling you how much you’ll love it as a snack. Those chex pieces are the perfect carrier for all of that peanut butter and then just add a drizzle of chocolate!
Is Chex Cereal Gluten Free?
Most gluten free cereals are labeled “gluten free”.
Rice Chex are gluten free and are labeled “gluten free”.
Other Chex cereals are not gluten free.
How Long Will Chex Mix Keep?
Chex mix, stored in an airtight container can be kept for up to 6 weeks.
Is Karo Syrup Corn Syrup?
Karo syrup is made from corn starch and does not contain high fructose corn syrup.
Karo syrup contains 33% less calories than corn syrup.
Scotcheroos Chex Mix
Scotcheroos Chex Mix
Description
Ingredients
- 3 1/2 cups Chex Cereal
- 1 cup Corn Syrup
- 1 cup Sugar
- 1 cup Peanut Butter, creamy
- 1/2 cup Butterscotch Chips
- 1/2 cup Chocolate Chips
Instructions
- In a saucepan over medium heat, cook the karo syrup and sugar until clear and smooth, about 3 minutes.
- Add the peanut butter and stir until combined.
- Allow to cook for an additional minute.
- In a very large bowl, add the chex cereal and then dump in the peanut butter mixture.
- Fold with a large spatula until all of the cereal is coated, being careful not to break up the cereal.
- Spread the cereal out onto wax or parchment paper to cool.
- In a microwave safe dish, add the two chips and microwave on high for 20 second intervals, stirring occasionally until melted.
- Drizzle over cereal and allow everything to set.
Notes
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Sweet gooey chex mix. One of those classic party or holiday snacks that seems so lame when you look at it, but you can’t stay out of it once you try it.
Jill
This recipe is LIFE CHANGING!!! Family favorite and such an easy, delicious snack bowl filler❤
Sweet Basil
Thank you Jill! Love to hear this!
Jess M
Uhmmm hello yumminesss! Do NOT get me started on scotcharoos. They are like crack. Worse then crack because it’s legal to eat them, so a person can have as much as they want and no one can stop them. I try and try not to make them because if I do, I can polish off the whole darn pan before my husband gets home. (Ok, not the whole pan, but probably like half!) Anyway, you know I have to try this recipe now. Darn it. Thanks for that! Haha.
Sweet Basil
Dude, I could totally eat the whole pan in 2 days flat!
Katie
This are really yummy!! Mine were really sticky and seemed to have a lot of extra peanut butter. So I was wondering if they are suppose to be sticky/gooey?
Sweet Basil
They are sticky but as they cool they shouldn’t be as sticky. The chocolate really helps with that. 🙂
Stephanie
Looks delish!
Sweet Basil
thanks, Steph!
Stephanie
Looks delish!
Cassia
This looks amazingly tasty!! Can’t wait to make it! Also, LOVE the giveaway!! YES PLEASE!
Merry Christmas y’all!
Mariaelena Dominguez
Merry Christmas and happy new year! 🙂
Diana
Merry Christmas!!!
Shonda
This looks amazing
Shanna Patterson
I love scotcharoos – this chex mix version looks delish and fun!
Shanna Patterson
I love scotcharoos – this chex mix version seems great!
Dezi A
Yum!! And happy holidays to all, and to all a good night!
Barb
These are very similar to bars I make, however, my grandmother said the key to making them even better is add a 1/4 cup of butter to the sugar/karo syrup and melt. It makes them buttery, more gooey and even better.
Leah
These look delish!
Sweet Basil
thanks Leah