Chex Scotcheroos (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
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6 cups Chex cereal (corn or rice).
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1 cup light corn syrup.
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1 cup granulated sugar.
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1 cup creamy peanut butter.
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1 cup butterscotch chips.
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1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips.
# Instructions:
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Place 6 cups of Chex cereal in a large mixing bowl.
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In a saucepan over medium heat, combine 1 cup light corn syrup and 1 cup granulated sugar. Stir until the sugar dissolves and the mixture starts to boil. Remove from heat.
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Stir 1 cup creamy peanut butter into the hot syrup until smooth.
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Pour the peanut butter mixture over the Chex cereal, folding gently to coat evenly.
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Grease or line a 9x13-inch pan. Press the cereal mixture into the pan, smoothing the top.
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Melt 1 cup butterscotch chips and 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips in the microwave, stirring until smooth.
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Spread the melted chocolate-butterscotch mixture over the cereal layer.
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Let set at room temperature or refrigerate until firm. Cut into squares to serve.
# Notes:
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This no-bake dessert features a chewy, crunchy combination of peanut butter-coated cereal topped with a rich chocolate-butterscotch layer.
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Perfect for parties, gatherings, or a sweet treat at home.