Modern Scotcheroos

 Modern Scotcheroos are a fun twist on the classic treat, combining crispy rice cereal, chocolate, peanut butter, and butterscotch in a sweet, crunchy bar. Here's an updated recipe for making these treats with a modern flair:

Ingredients:

6 cups Rice Krispies cereal (or similar crisp rice cereal)

1 cup creamy peanut butter

1 cup light corn syrup

1 cup granulated sugar

1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips

1/2 cup butterscotch chips

Sea salt, for sprinkling (optional)

Instructions:

1. Prepare the pan:

Grease or line a 9x13-inch baking pan with parchment paper. Set aside.

2. Make the syrup mixture:

In a medium saucepan over medium heat, combine the peanut butter, corn syrup, and sugar.

Stir continuously until the mixture is smooth and starts to bubble. Once it starts to bubble, let it cook for another 2-3 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Remove the saucepan from heat and stir in the vanilla extract.

3. Combine with the cereal:

Immediately pour the peanut butter mixture over the Rice Krispies cereal in a large bowl.

Gently stir with a spatula or wooden spoon until the cereal is well-coated with the mixture.

4. Press into the pan:

Pour the coated cereal mixture into the prepared baking pan. Use the back of a spoon or your hands (lightly greased) to press the mixture into an even layer.

5. Prepare the chocolate and butterscotch topping:

In a microwave-safe bowl, combine the semi-sweet chocolate chips and butterscotch chips.

Microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring after each interval, until the mixture is smooth and fully melted.

6. Top the bars:

Pour the melted chocolate-butterscotch mixture over the cereal base in the pan. Spread it out evenly with a spatula.

(Optional) Sprinkle a pinch of sea salt on top for an extra layer of flavor.

7. Cool and set:

Let the bars cool at room temperature for about 30 minutes to an hour, or refrigerate them for quicker results. The chocolate topping should firm up.

8. Cut and serve:

Once set, cut the Scotcheroos into squares or bars and enjoy!

These modern Scotcheroos offer the same sweet and salty crunch as the classic, with the added richness of the butters

cotch-chocolate topping, making them a delicious and irresistible treat!