BUTTERSCOTCH KRISPIE TREATS

Butterscotch Krispie Treats are made with a few simple ingredients to create the most delicious rice krispie treat you have ever tasted! These butterscotch rice krispie treats are a wonderful combination of flavors, the chocolate, peanut butter, and butterscotch are the perfect pairing.

These homemade rice krispie treats are easy to make, they come together quick, and are oh so tasty! You won’t be able to get enough. Read on to learn how to make rice krispie treats that will be perfect for your next family gathering.

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Fall Inspired Rice Krispie Treats

Recently my daughter had a Family Fall Festival at her preschool and they asked that each family bring a treat to share. So I whipped up a batch of these chocolate and butterscotch rice krispie treats and they were a huge hit!! This recipe is super easy, it comes together quickly and just needs a bit of time to set and then you have a wonderful dessert. The special thing about this krispie treat recipe is that it does not have any marshmallows. I know, I know, you are probably wondering why we left such a vital ingredient out of this recipe. We use corn syrup as the binding agent and it does not disappoint. They are sweet and chewy with so many amazing flavors, chocolate, butterscotch and peanut butter. These tasty squares of deliciousness will be devoured quickly, make sure to get a bite before they are gone!

WHY WE THINK YOU WILL LOVE THIS RICE KRISPIE TREAT

In case you needed more convincing, here are our top reasons why we think you will enjoy this dessert.

• So easy to make. Made with only a few ingredients, this recipe is so simple to assemble. You will be enjoying a tasty twist on a classic treat in no time.
• Basic ingredients. This amazing and delicious recipe calls for very simple ingredients. It will not break the bank for a quick run to the store and you may even have left over ingredients to make a second batch!
• So. Much. Flavor. Seriously, the many different flavors in this rice krispie treat recipe is incredible. The chocolate and peanut butter flavors are meant for each other. Then adding in the butterscotch chips, it is a decadent dessert that is always a hit with family and friends.

BUTTERSCOTCH KRISPIE TREAT INGREDIENTS

Rice krispie cereal: For the base of this easy dessert recipe, you need 5 cups of rice cereal.

Sugar: You will need 1 cup of white sugar to create these tasty treats.

Corn syrup: Adding in 1 cup of light corn syrup will be the binding agent for these incredible rice krispie treats.

Peanut butter: Use 1 cup of peanut butter to give these treats amazing flavor.

Chocolate chips: For the first layer of deliciousness on top of these treats, you will need a ½ bag (about 1 cup) of milk chocolate chips.

Butterscotch chips: Using a ½ bag (about 1 cup) of butterscotch chips adds another wonderful depth of flavor that is simply heavenly.

White chocolate chips: To make these treats a bit fancy, use a ½ bag (about 1 cup) of white chocolate chips to create a beautiful swirl patter on the top of these treats.

How to make Butterscotch Rice Krispie Treats

Prep

Start by pouring the rice crispie cereal into a large bowl and set it aside. Also, lightly grease a 9 x 13 pan or glass dish with non-stick cooking spray or butter.

Cereal mixture

Next, in a medium size saucepan, melt the sugar and corn syrup over medium heat, until the sugar has dissolved. Then add in the peanut butter and mix until smooth. Proceed to pour this mixture over the rice cereal and stir well until completely combined.

After that is complete, pour the cereal mixture into the prepared pan and using your hand covered with a greased Ziploc bag, push the cereal down until the entire top is flat and even across the whole pan.

Melt toppings

Using a microwave safe bowl, melt the chocolate chips in 30 second intervals until the chocolate is completely melted and smooth. Then, pour the chocolate on top of the rice krispie treat in the pan, smooth it out over the top.

Then, repeat that process with the butterscotch chips. Melt them in the microwave, pour on top of the chocolate layer, use a spatula to smooth the butterscotch over the entire surface of the krispie treat. The two types of chips do not need to completely mix, just create layers the best you can.

Next, melt the white chocolate chips in the microwave as well, until smooth. Then, pour the melted white chocolate on the top in small line patterns, drizzling over the chocolate and butterscotch layer. Now, use a toothpick, or pointed wooden skewer, to lightly draw small lines through the white chocolate drizzle going back and forth, to create a swirl pattern.

Chill

Place the pan of krispie treats in the refrigerate for about 20 minutes, until the chocolate and butterscotch is firm.

Once set, cut into 2″ squares, serve and enjoy!

HOW LONG ARE BUTTERSCOTCH KRISPIE TREATS GOOD FOR?

These tasty little treats can last about a week or so in an airtight container a room temperature. That said I doubt they will even last that long, they are that good.

CAN RICE KRISPIE TREATS BE FROZEN?

Yes, they can be. I recommend slicing them into single serving squares and wrapping individually with plastic wrap before storing in an airtight container. Then you have a tasty treat ready for whenever you get a craving for something sweet. Simply remove from the freezer and let thaw for about 15-20 minutes at room temperature before eating.

Try more of our other favorite Krispie Treat Recipes here:

• Salted Caramel Rice Krispie Squares
• Donut Krispie Treats
• Oreo Krispie Treats
• Divinely Rich Rice Krispie Treats
• Reese’s Krispie No Bake Cookies
• S’mores Krispie Treats
• Spring Krispie Treats
• Churro Krispie Treats
• Easter Rice Krispie Treats
• Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Krispie Treats
• Mint Chocolate Krispie Treats
• White Chocolate Cranberry Krispie Treats

Butterscotch Krispie Treats are made with basic ingredients to create the most amazing krispie treat you have ever tasted! These butterscotch rice krispie treats are a great combination of flavors, the chocolate, peanut butter, and butterscotch are the perfect pairing.