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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!

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.

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!

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!

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!

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

4.41 from 5 votes

Scotcheroos Chex Mix

By Sweet Basil
Prep1 minute
Cook5 minutes
Total6 minutes
Servings8
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!
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Ingredients 

  • 1 Cup Corn Syrup
  • 1 Cup Sugar
  • 1 Cup Peanut Butter, creamy
  • 3 1/2 Cups Chex Cereal
  • 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.
    1 Cup Corn Syrup, 1 Cup Sugar
  • Add the peanut butter and stir until combined.
    1 Cup Peanut Butter
  • Allow to cook for an additional minute.
  • In a very large bowl, add the chex cereal and then dump in the peanut butter mixture.
    3 1/2 Cups Chex Cereal
  • 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.
    1/2 Cup Butterscotch Chips, 1/2 Cup Chocolate Chips
  • Drizzle over cereal and allow everything to set.

Recipe Notes

You can do just chocolate if you don't prefer the butterscotch
store in an airtight container

Nutrition

Serving: 1g, Calories: 599kcal, Carbohydrates: 104g, Protein: 11g, Fat: 20g, Saturated Fat: 5g, Cholesterol: 3mg, Sodium: 379mg, Potassium: 309mg, Fiber: 6g, Sugar: 79g, Vitamin A: 324IU, Vitamin C: 3mg, Calcium: 90mg, Iron: 9mg

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.

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About The Author

Carrian Cheney

Carrian Cheney is the creative force behind ‘Oh, Sweet Basil,’ a food blog she co-authors with her husband, Cade. She creates fresh, family-friendly recipes that encourage togetherness in the kitchen.

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123 Comments

  1. barbara n says:

    Wishing everyone a Merry Christmas and a Joyful New Year!

  2. Amy L says:

    I love trying new Chex Mix recipes. Happy Holidays!

  3. Kara says:

    Happy Holidays! We’d love for this to be delivered to our door, or anyone else’s for that matter!

  4. Marti Miller Hall says:

    Love this, merry Christmas and happy winnings to whomever wins!

  5. Vicki says:

    This is a wonderful giveaway, enter to win and I wish everyone a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year and hope everyone’s wish come true!

  6. Tina Hubbard says:

    What an awesome giveaway!!

  7. Jessica Campassi says:

    Looks yummy!

  8. Nathan Theiss says:

    Hi,
    This looks very tasty! I will make this for the next movie night! Happy Holidays Everyone!

  9. Tracey says:

    We love scotcheroos and I’ll be making this for sure !!!

    What an awesome giveway. Thank you!

  10. Lauren Verrier says:

    Hi, I am definitely going to try this recipe! Especially with the butterscotch! 🙂 I have recently quit smoking and it will be 2 months on Christmas Eve. I don’t know where it has come from but I have recently found a new exciting hobby in cooking. It’s so much fun to cook for friends and family and it’s the perfect hobby to create new traditions at this time of the year 🙂 Happy Holidays Everyone! ~