This is my Grandma’s original Scotcheroos recipe. These bars are rich and incredibly addictive, a family favorite for over 40 years!
Scotcheroos are, hands down, my favorite treat and have been for 40 years. My grandma and I once made a batch and when she pulled them out of the refrigerator, she accidentally dropped the dish on the floor. I tried convincing her that we could pick off the glass shards and eat them anyway. Grandma didn’t buy
This is Grandma’s original recipe card. It doesn’t look like much, but it’s incredible how many memories can fit into a single index card. I received this after she passed away and cherish it. It wasn’t until I was an adult that I learned the recipe originated from the back of a 1960s box of Kellogg’s Rice Krispies cereal. I had always assumed that it was an old family recipe!
I haven’t shared this recipe until now, assuming everyone already had it. However, upon comparing Grandma’s version to the original, I noticed a slight variation.
Why I Like This Recipe
Less sugar. Let me start by saying that these are not a healthy treat in any shape or form, but I do like that Grandma’s original recipe only called for ⅓ cup of sugar when most call for 1 cup. You don’t need 1 cup.
No-bake treat. These are a simple no-bake treat that comes together quickly. If you can make chewy Rice Krispies treats, you can make Scotcheroos.
Unique flavor combination. Peanut butter, butterscotch, and chocolate are a unique blend of flavors and one of my favorites. I prefer it to chocolate and peanut butter. The butterscotch truly sets these treats apart.
What Others Are Saying
This is Grandma’s original recipe card. It doesn’t look like much, but it’s incredible how many memories can fit into a single index card. I received this after she passed away and cherish it. It wasn’t until I was an adult that I learned the recipe originated from the back of a 1960s box of Kellogg’s Rice Krispies cereal. I had always assumed that it was an old family recipe!
I haven’t shared this recipe until now, assuming everyone already had it. However, upon comparing Grandma’s version to the original, I noticed a slight variation.
Why I Like This Recipe
Less sugar. Let me start by saying that these are not a healthy treat in any shape or form, but I do like that Grandma’s original recipe only called for ⅓ cup of sugar when most call for 1 cup. You don’t need 1 cup.
No-bake treat. These are a simple no-bake treat that comes together quickly. If you can make chewy Rice Krispies treats, you can make Scotcheroos.
Unique flavor combination. Peanut butter, butterscotch, and chocolate are a unique blend of flavors and one of my favorites. I prefer it to chocolate and peanut butter. The butterscotch truly sets these treats apart.
What Others Are Saying
Tips and Tricks
Do not boil the mixture. Other recipes say to bring the sugar, peanut butter, and corn syrup to a boil. I’m not sure why you’d do that, since you risk overheating it and getting hard scotcheroos instead of chewy ones. You only need to warm the ingredients until they are melted and smooth.
Use less sugar. As stated above, you don’t need the full cup of sugar that a lot of recipes call for. My grandma was a master baker. If ⅓ cup worked for her, it’ll work for everyone.
Ingredients
Tips and Tricks
Do not boil the mixture. Other recipes say to bring the sugar, peanut butter, and corn syrup to a boil. I’m not sure why you’d do that, since you risk overheating it and getting hard scotcheroos instead of chewy ones. You only need to warm the ingredients until they are melted and smooth.
Use less sugar. As stated above, you don’t need the full cup of sugar that a lot of recipes call for. My grandma was a master baker. If ⅓ cup worked for her, it’ll work for everyone.
Ingredients
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Grandma’s Original Scotcheroos Recipe
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This is my Grandma’s original Scotcheroos recipe. These bars are rich and incredibly addictive, a family favorite for over 40 years!
If you like Scotcheroos, you’ll love our Chex Scotcheroos, Scotcheroo Cookies, or Scotcheroo Truffles.
Two scotcheroos stacked on parchment paper.
Scotcheroos are, hands down, my favorite treat and have been for 40 years. My grandma and I once made a batch and when she pulled them out of the refrigerator, she accidentally dropped the dish on the floor. I tried convincing her that we could pick off the glass shards and eat them anyway. Grandma didn’t buy it. #truestory.
Old index card with recipe printed on it.
This is Grandma’s original recipe card. It doesn’t look like much, but it’s incredible how many memories can fit into a single index card. I received this after she passed away and cherish it. It wasn’t until I was an adult that I learned the recipe originated from the back of a 1960s box of Kellogg’s Rice Krispies cereal. I had always assumed that it was an old family recipe!
I haven’t shared this recipe until now, assuming everyone already had it. However, upon comparing Grandma’s version to the original, I noticed a slight variation.
Why I Like This Recipe
Less sugar. Let me start by saying that these are not a healthy treat in any shape or form, but I do like that Grandma’s original recipe only called for ⅓ cup of sugar when most call for 1 cup. You don’t need 1 cup.
No-bake treat. These are a simple no-bake treat that comes together quickly. If you can make chewy Rice Krispies treats, you can make Scotcheroos.
Unique flavor combination. Peanut butter, butterscotch, and chocolate are a unique blend of flavors and one of my favorites. I prefer it to chocolate and peanut butter. The butterscotch truly sets these treats apart.
What Others Are Saying
I just made these! I used 2 cups of butterscotch chips and 2 cups of chocolate chips…so good! —Sandy on FB
I made a batch with honey instead of corn syrup. They were amazing. Thank you for sharing your Grandma’s recipe.—Candace on FB
Addictive is the word for this family favorite! —Debra on FB
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