Peanut Butter And Butterscotch Rice Krispies Squares Recipe

A nostalgic recipe passed down through generations! This Peanut Butter Butterscotch Rice Krispies Treats recipe hails from the 1980 Grace Evangelical Congregational Church Cookbook of Muir, Pennsylvania. Shared with me by my Nana, it was originally submitted by her sister, 'Aunt Puss' (Florence Miller), and tastes just like family. Get ready for a delightful blend of peanut butter, butterscotch, and crispy rice treats – a guaranteed crowd-pleaser!

Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 35 mins
Calories 5627.2 kcal
Protein 172g
Rating 5.0 (5 Reviews)
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Ingredients for Peanut Butter And Butterscotch Rice Krispies Squares

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How to Make Peanut Butter And Butterscotch Rice Krispies Squares

  1. Grease a 13x9 inch baking pan with 1 tablespoon of butter.
  2. In a medium saucepan over medium-low heat, combine 1/2 cup light corn syrup and 1 cup granulated sugar. Stir constantly until sugar dissolves.
  3. Bring the mixture to a boil, stirring constantly. Boil for 1 minute, stirring continuously.
  4. Remove from heat and immediately stir in 1 cup creamy peanut butter until smooth.
  5. Add 6 cups Rice Krispies cereal and stir gently until evenly coated.
  6. Press the mixture firmly into the prepared 13x9 inch pan.
  7. In a double boiler or heat-safe bowl set over a pan of simmering water, melt 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips and 1 cup butterscotch chips, stirring occasionally until smooth.
  8. Pour the melted chocolate and butterscotch mixture evenly over the Rice Krispies treat layer.
  9. Spread evenly with a spatula.
  10. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow the treats to set completely before cutting into squares.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

131 g

Sugar

2142g

Fat

489g

Carbs

292g

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