Scotcheroos

I've had Rice Krispies sitting in my cupboard for...ever. I don't know what possessed me to buy them. Neither of us eats them for breakfast and I haven't eaten a marshmallow Rice Krispy treat since I was seven (approximately). So there they sat, taking up precious cabinet space with their snap, crackle, and poppy uselessness.

Finally, I decided enough was enough. The Krispies would be used one way or the other. So I got the box out and turned it on its side to reveal the Rice Krispy treat recipe I knew would be printed there. But alas, too my surprise, a different recipe has made it's way onto the box. A recipe called Scotcheroos. I vaguely remembered trying this treat as a child, but couldn't remember if I liked it or not. I decided it was worth another go.

Here's my adult assessment of this ooey gooey knockoff. Basically, Scotcheroos are Rice Krispy treats with peanut butter instead of marshmallow and a chocolate butterscotch frosting. Not too bad.  I've never been a huge fan of chocolate and peanut butter (I know, I know I should be banned from eating dessert for all eternity, blah, blah, blah), BUT I thought these were pretty good. And others in my family, especially The Mr., really enjoyed them. So, if you happen to have a box of Rice Krispies whose existence in your cupboard remains a mystery, I recommend you try this twist on a classic. You just might feel like a kid again.

Scotcheroos
Yield-12 BIG bars or 24 little bars
Recipe from The Rice Krispy Box :)

Note: If you really like peanut butter and chocolate I would suggest omitting the butterscotch and drizzling the tops with chocolate and peanut butter chips instead.

Ingredients:
1 cup light corn syrup
1 cup sugar
1 cup peanut butter
6 cups Rice Krispies
1 package semi-sweet chocolate chips
1 cup butterscotch chips

Directions:
1. Spray a 13 x 9 inch pan with cooking spray. Place corn syrup and sugar in a large saucepan. Heat over medium high until sugar is dissolved and mixture begins to boil. Remove from heat. Stir in peanut butter until thoroughly combined. Stir in Rice Krispies until well coated. Press mixture into pan.
2. Melt chocolate and butterscotch chips in small saucepan over low heat, stirring constantly. Pour over cereal mixture. Let stand until cool, then cut into bars and serve.