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Chex Scotcheroo Stacks

Chex Scotcheroo Stacks: No-Bake Treats That Wow Every Time

Chex Scotcheroo Stacks are delightful no-bake treats that combine Chex cereal with peanut butter, chocolate, and butterscotch for a unique flavor experience.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Cooling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 12 treats
Course: Snacks
Cuisine: American
Calories: 200

Ingredients
  

For the Stacks
  • 6 cups Chex Cereal Use rice or corn Chex for the best texture.
  • 1 cup Light Corn Syrup Can be substituted with brown rice syrup for a less sweet option.
  • 1 cup Granulated Sugar
  • 2 cups Peanut Butter Try almond butter for a different taste.
For the Topping
  • 1 cup Chocolate Chips Dark chocolate chips can be a healthier substitute.
  • 1 cup Butterscotch Chips Consider swapping with white chocolate for variation.

Equipment

  • Baking sheets
  • medium saucepan
  • spatula
  • Cookie Scoop
  • microwave-safe bowl

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Begin by lining two baking sheets with parchment or wax paper.
  2. In a medium saucepan, combine 1 cup of light corn syrup and 1 cup of granulated sugar. Heat over medium heat until it comes to a gentle boil.
  3. Stir in 2 cups of creamy peanut butter into the hot syrup and sugar mixture until smooth.
  4. Pour the peanut butter mixture over 6 cups of Chex cereal and gently fold together.
  5. Create mounds of the Chex mixture on the prepared baking sheets, about 1.5 inches high.
  6. In a microwave-safe bowl, combine 1 cup each of chocolate chips and butterscotch chips with an additional 1 cup of peanut butter. Microwave until melted and smooth.
  7. Drizzle the melted topping over each stacked mound.
  8. Let them sit at room temperature or refrigerate for about 15 minutes to set the topping.
  9. Store any leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.

Nutrition

Serving: 1treatCalories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 25gProtein: 4gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gSodium: 50mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 15gCalcium: 2mgIron: 4mg

Notes

Feel free to customize by adding nuts, dried fruits, or flavored chocolate chips as desired.

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