CHEX SCOTCHEROOS

Chex Scotcheroos

There are periods of time when my kiddos just like old-fashioned favorites.  They get plenty of new recipes to try and are usually pretty good guinea pigs - for the most part.  Generally if a new twist on an old favorite gets their thumbs up, I know if it good to go.  But this is one recipe that they just don't like anyone messing with...ooey, gooey, soft and chewy!

​But that doesn't mean we can't get creative with the SHAPE, right?  I've been making and enjoying these treats since I was a kid, but every now and then, I still like to shake things up!

Chex Scotcheroos

Chex Scotcheroos...soft and chewy, caramel and peanut butter, chocolate and butterscotch...these really are the most perfect treat, and really take you back to your childhood!

You can always spread these in a baking pan, but for something a little bit different, try using your muffin pans or muffin top pans to create individual treats.

​Any way that you make them, they are still always going to be a crowd favorite!

Chex Scotcheroos

For Valentine's Day this year, I decided to make all of our long-time family favorites, and not really do too much to shake things up. 

​And to end the celebration, everyone LOVED these!  There wasn't a single piece left! 

​Hope that your Valentine's Day is filled with love and happy memories, however you celebrate it!

Chex Scotcheroos

CHEX SCOTCHEROOS

This long-time family favorite treat disappears as fast as I can make it!  Sometimes simple is best – and there really isn’t a way to make this recipe any better – everyone LOVES these!
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Chex Scotcheroos

​INGREDIENTS:
6 cups Corn Chex cereal
1 cup light corn syrup
1 cup sugar
1 cup creamy peanut butter
2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
2 cups butterscotch chips
1/3 cup peanut butter
1 teaspoon vanilla
 
HOW I MAKE THESE:

1. Spray non-stick spray in a 9x13 baking pan OR 2 muffin pans OR line a baking sheet with parchment paper if you want to make freeform treats.
2. In a large saucepan, combine the corn syrup and sugar over medium heat. When the mixture just starts to boil, IMMEDIATELY remove from heat and stir in 1 cup of peanut butter. Pour cereal into mixture and fold together gently. 
3. Pour mixture into your prepared pan(s), or use a large cookie scoop to drop cereal onto parchment paper, and use your hands to press together and form them.  (It really helps to have a light coating of butter on your hands when you do this!)
4. Using a microwave safe dish or a double boiler, melt together chocolate chips and butterscotch chips,.  If microwaving, heat at 50% power in 1 minute intervals, stirring in between to prevent the chocolate from burning (it will usually take between 3 and 3-1/2 minutes for the chips to melt completely).  Stir in 1/3 cup of peanut butter and vanilla and blend well.
5. Once smooth, pour over chocolate mixture over cereal, or drizzle on top of the individual treats you have created.   
6. Allow to cool completely at room temperature.

 
YIELD:   18 servings

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