Baby Ruth Bars Recipe

Satisfy your sweet tooth with these homemade Baby Ruth Bars! This nostalgic recipe recreates the classic candy bar with a crunchy peanut butter and cereal base, all topped with a rich chocolate and butterscotch frosting. Perfect for parties, bake sales, or a delicious homemade treat.

Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 30 mins
Calories 515.2 kcal
Protein 19g
Rating 5.0 (1 Reviews)
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Chef Forktionary, author of this recipe

Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Baby Ruth Bars

  • 1/2 cup light corn syrup
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1 cup peanut butter
  • 6 cups Rice Krispies
  • 12 ounces semi-sweet chocolate chips
  • 6 ounces butterscotch chips

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How to Make Baby Ruth Bars

  1. In a medium saucepan, bring 1 cup granulated sugar and 1/2 cup light corn syrup to a rolling boil over medium-high heat, stirring constantly.
  2. Remove from heat and immediately stir in 1 cup creamy peanut butter until well combined. Pour the mixture evenly over 6 cups of your favorite crisp rice cereal in a large bowl, stirring gently to coat.
  3. Press the peanut butter-cereal mixture firmly into a greased 9x13 inch baking pan.
  4. In a microwave-safe bowl, melt 12 ounces of semi-sweet chocolate chips and 6 ounces of butterscotch chips in 30-second intervals, stirring until smooth. Spread the melted chocolate mixture evenly over the cereal base.
  5. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours, or until the frosting is firm, before cutting into bars.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

9 g

Sugar

181g

Fat

46g

Carbs

23g

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