Description
Delectable butterscotch crunchies sparkle with nostalgic sweetness and buttery charm. Crisp edges and tender centers invite home bakers to savor classic comfort in each delightful bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 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)
- 1 cup (120 g) mini marshmallows (optional)
Instructions
- Melt Ingredients: In a microwave-safe bowl, combine butterscotch chips and peanut butter. Microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring between each burst until smooth and fully integrated.
- Combine Base: Pour the glossy melted mixture over crispy rice cereal in a large mixing bowl. Gently fold to ensure complete and even coating of each cereal piece.
- Add Texture: Fold marshmallows into the mixture, distributing them thoroughly throughout the crunchy base to enhance sweetness and create varied textures.
- Shape Treats: Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Using a spoon, drop small mounds of the mixture onto the surface, pressing lightly to create rustic, uniform clusters.
- Chill and Store: Refrigerate the butterscotch crunchies for 30 minutes until firm and fully set. Transfer to an airtight container to maintain their crisp texture and prevent moisture absorption.
Notes
- Prevent Chip Burning: Microwave butterscotch chips in short, controlled bursts, stirring frequently to avoid scorching and maintain smooth consistency.
- Cereal Coating Technique: Fold rice cereal gently but thoroughly, ensuring each piece gets evenly coated with the butterscotch-peanut butter mixture for maximum flavor distribution.
- Marshmallow Integration: Add marshmallows when mixture is slightly cooled to prevent melting, creating pockets of soft sweetness throughout the crunchy base.
- Storage Strategy: Keep butterscotch crunchies in a cool, dry place inside an airtight container to preserve their crisp texture and prevent moisture absorption, maintaining optimal taste and crunch for up to 5 days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 11
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 14 g
- Sodium: 50 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 28 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg