Description
These Scotcheroo Truffles are a fun and indulgent twist on the classic Scotcheroo bars, combining the same delicious butterscotch, chocolate, and peanut butter flavors in a bite-sized treat. Perfect for a party, holiday treat, or just a sweet snack!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2 Tbsp. butter
- 1 1/2 cups Rice Krispies cereal
- 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
- 1 cup butterscotch chips (+ 1/4 cup for drizzling, optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the Peanut Butter Mixture: In a large mixing bowl, combine the creamy peanut butter, powdered sugar, and butter. Stir until smooth and well blended.
- Add the Rice Krispies: Gently fold in the Rice Krispies cereal, ensuring they are evenly coated with the peanut butter mixture.
- Form the Truffles: Roll the mixture into small balls, about 1-inch in diameter. Place them on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Freeze: Freeze the truffle balls for at least 30 minutes to allow them to firm up.
- Melt the Coatings: In separate bowls, melt the semisweet chocolate chips and butterscotch chips. You can do this in the microwave in 20-second intervals, stirring between each, until both are fully melted.
- Dip the Truffles: Once the truffles are firm, dip each one into the melted butterscotch chips, followed by the melted chocolate chips, ensuring they are fully coated.
- Drizzle (Optional): If desired, drizzle the remaining butterscotch chips over the top of the truffles for an added decorative touch.
- Chill and Set: Return the dipped truffles to the parchment-lined baking sheet and refrigerate them for 30 minutes or until the chocolate and butterscotch coatings are set.
- Serve and Enjoy: Once the truffles have fully set, serve and enjoy your delicious, bite-sized Scotcheroo treats!
Notes
- These truffles can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week.
- For a variation, you can sprinkle crushed peanuts or other nuts on top of the truffles before the coating sets for added texture.
- If you prefer a darker flavor, you can substitute semisweet chocolate with dark chocolate chips.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes (no baking)
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 truffle
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 12 g
- Sodium: 40mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 10mg