5 Minute Scotcheroo Bars

Everything you love about classic Scotcheroos bars but faster, easier, and made in the microwave in less than 5 minutes! Made in a loaf pan, these are perfect for a quick treat or after school snack when you don't need an entire pan!

Course Dessert, Snack

Keyword cereal bars, gluten free peanut butter chocolate chip cookies, scotcheroo

Prep Time 3

Cook Time 2

Total Time 3

Servings

Calories 240kcal

Author Melissa Rose

Ingredients

½ cup butterscotch chips (divided in half, as you will be adding these at different times)
¼ cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
¼ cup creamy peanut butter
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
3 cups mini marshmallows (this is a little less than a 10oz bag)
2 ½ cups rice krispy cereal

Instructions

In a medium-sized, microwave bowl, add the ¼ cup semi-sweet chocolate chips, 0.25 cup butterscotch chips, ¼ cup creamy peanut butter, and 2 tablespoons unsalted butter. Microwave on 50% power (important!) for 1 minute, then mix. Microwave for 1 more minute on 50% power, then stir again until smooth (it’s okay if a few chunks are left unmelted).
Add 3 cups mini marshmallows on top of the mixture (don’t stir) then microwave for 1 minute on normal power. Stir until smooth (again, it’s okay if a few marshmallows aren’t fully melted). If for some reason, the marshmallows don’t fully melt when you stir them in, microwave for 10 second increments.
Mix in 2 ½ cups rice krispy cereal and stir until fully coated. Mix in the remaining 0.25 cup butterscotch chips.
Pour into a greased or parchment-lined 9x5" loaf pan and press down mixture until flat and compact. If desired, while still warm press extra chocolate/butterscotch chips on top.
Tip: To make them easier to press them down, you can spray your hands with nonstick spray or use parchment on top while pressing.
Allow to set at room temperature or place pan in refrigerator to speed up the cooling.
Once cooled and “set” use a large knife to cut into 8 pieces (or smaller if you prefer!).
Store in an airtight container or bag for several days. These stay fresh for about 2-3 days before they start drying out.

Notes

If you don't have a loaf pan, you can press the mixture into a greased ceramic bowl or even a square tupperware container (just be sure to add parchment first if you're using a plastic container).

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