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Pretzel Scotcheroos

Sweet & Salty Pretzel Scotcheroos Everyone Will Love!

These No-Bake Pretzel Scotcheroos combine crunchy pretzels and cereal with a creamy peanut butter sauce, topped with chocolate and butterscotch layers.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Chill Time 30 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 32 bars
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 220
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Base
  • 1 cup Corn Syrup A sweetener and binding agent that adds stickiness.
  • 1 cup Peanut Butter Feel free to swap for any nut butter if nut-free.
  • 1 cup Sugar Enhances sweetness; can reduce slightly if desired.
  • 3 cups Rice Krispies Cereal Gives the bars their crunchy structure.
  • 4 cups Pretzels 3 cups mixed in, 1 cup for topping; opt for gluten-free if needed.
For the Toppings
  • 11 oz Milk Chocolate Chips Adds a sweet, smooth chocolate flavor.
  • 11 oz Butterscotch Chips Compliments chocolate and adds sweetness.

Equipment

  • 9x13 inch baking dish
  • Mixing bowl
  • Saucepan
  • Parchment Paper
  • Spatula
  • Rolling Pin

Method
 

Instructions
  1. Prep Baking Dish: Line a 9x13" baking dish with parchment paper, allowing it to overhang for easy removal.
  2. Crush Pretzels: Place 4 cups of pretzels in a zip-top bag and crush until you have about 3 cups of rough pieces for the mixture and 1 cup reserved for topping.
  3. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine the crushed pretzels and 3 cups of Rice Krispies, stirring until evenly mixed.
  4. Make Peanut Butter Sauce: In a saucepan, combine corn syrup, peanut butter, and sugar over medium heat, stirring until smooth and glossy (3-5 minutes).
  5. Combine & Pack: Pour warm peanut butter mixture over dry ingredients and mix well. Transfer to the baking dish, spreading evenly.
  6. Melt Toppings: Melt chocolate and butterscotch chips using a double boiler or microwave until smooth (2-3 minutes).
  7. Top and Chill: Pour melted chocolate mixture over the packed cereal layer, spreading it out. Sprinkle reserved pretzels on top. Refrigerate for 30 minutes.
  8. Slice & Serve: Remove from dish using parchment, slice into 32 bars, and enjoy as a treat!

Nutrition

Serving: 1barCalories: 220kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 3gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gSodium: 150mgPotassium: 50mgFiber: 1gSugar: 12gCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For best results, allow bars to cool completely before slicing and store in an airtight container to maintain freshness.

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