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Scotcheroo Bites

Scotcheroo Bites

These Scotcheroo bites are mini treats combining chocolate, peanut butter, and butterscotch flavors, perfect for a quick snack made in a mini muffin pan.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Course Dessert, Snack
Cuisine American
Servings 30 people
Calories 148 kcal

Equipment

  • 1 saucepan
  • 1 wooden spoon
  • 1 mixing bowl
  • 1 microwave-safe bowl
  • 1 mini muffin pan

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup corn syrup
  • 1 cup peanut butter
  • 1/3 cup sugar
  • 6 cups Rice Krispies cereal
  • 2/3 cup milk chocolate chips
  • 2/3 cup butterscotch chips

Instructions
 

  • Spray a mini muffin pan with nonstick cooking spray.
  • Heat corn syrup, peanut butter, and sugar in a saucepan over medium heat, stirring until smooth and sugar is dissolved. Remove from heat.
  • Pour the peanut butter mixture over the Rice Krispies cereal and stir until completely coated.
  • Scoop the mixture into the mini muffin pan using a 2-tablespoon cookie scoop and press down with a spoon to flatten.
  • Allow the bites to cool for 15 minutes in the pan.
  • Remove the bites from the muffin pan and place them on a serving dish.
  • Melt the milk chocolate chips and butterscotch chips together using a double boiler or microwave.
  • Spoon the melted chocolate mixture over each Scotcheroo bite.

Notes

  • Make 30 mini bites or 15 regular muffins by adjusting pan size.
  • Use cocoa pebbles cereal for a richer chocolate flavor.
  • Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to one week.