Description
Sweet butterscotch crunchies bring nostalgic comfort to classic dessert lovers. Crisp, golden treats deliver rich caramel notes with buttery whispers that invite delightful moments of pure indulgence.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 bag (11 oz/310 g) butterscotch chips
- 1 cup (250 g) creamy peanut butter
- 4 cups (100 g) crispy rice cereal (like Rice Krispies)
Texture Enhancers:
- 1 cup (120 g) mini marshmallows (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare a microwave-safe bowl and carefully combine butterscotch chips with creamy peanut butter, ensuring an even blend of these sweet components.
- Heat the mixture in short intervals, stirring thoroughly between each 30-second burst to prevent scorching and achieve a silky, uniform texture.
- Select a spacious mixing vessel and pour the glossy, melted butterscotch-peanut butter combination over crispy rice cereal, gently folding to coat each morsel completely.
- Incorporate fluffy marshmallows into the mixture, distributing them evenly throughout the crunchy base for added texture and sweetness.
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent sticking and create an ideal surface for shaping the confections.
- Using a spoon, carefully drop small mounds of the mixture onto the prepared surface, creating uniform clusters with light, gentle pressing to maintain their rustic shape.
- Transfer the tray to the refrigerator and allow the butterscotch crunchies to set and solidify, which typically requires approximately 30 minutes of chilling time.
- Once firm and completely cooled, delicately transfer the treats to an airtight container to preserve their crisp texture and prevent moisture absorption.
Notes
- Prevent Burning: Melt butterscotch and peanut butter slowly to avoid scorching, using short microwave intervals or gentle stovetop heating while constantly stirring.
- Texture Control: Mix cereal gently to maintain crunchiness, ensuring each piece gets evenly coated without crushing the crispy rice.
- Customize Sweetness: Adjust marshmallow quantity based on preferred sweetness level, adding more for extra gooey texture or less for a more crisp result.
- Dietary Adaptations: Swap regular crispy rice cereal with gluten-free version for celiac-friendly treat, and use dairy-free peanut butter for vegan option.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 184
- Sugar: 16 g
- Sodium: 68 mg
- Fat: 9 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 25 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg