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Special K bars butterscotch peanut butter chocolate

Special K Bars

Staci at Random Sweets
Iconic Midwest Special K bars, also known as scotcharoos, are a divine combination of peanut butter, chocolate and butterscotch.
5 from 1 vote
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 20 bars

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup light corn syrup
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1 cup creamy peanut butter
  • 6 cups Special K cereal, or corn flake cereal or crispy rice cereal
  • 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
  • 1 cup butterscotch chips

Instructions
 

  • Butter or line parchment paper in a 9x13 cake pan.
  • In a large saucepan over medium heat bring corn syrup and sugar to a boil, stirring constantly.
  • Immediately remove from heat and stir in peanut butter until smooth.
  • Fold in cereal. Press into pan.
  • In a small saucepan melt chocolate and butterscotch chips over low heat, stirring constantly. Once smooth, pour over bars and spread evenly. Cool completely before cutting.
Keyword butterscotch, scotcharoos, Special K

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