Scotcharoos
If you grew up in the 60's or 70's then you have to know what a Scotcharoo is. They were my all time favorite cookie in the whole wide world! I remember my cousins aunt Clarissa would bring them to extended family gatherings and I would swoon. I would sit by her and ask her every time how she made them and what the ingredients were. I don't know why it never occurred to me to write down the recipe, but I thought with the information so very valuable, I would never possibly forget. I, of course, forgot every time, so every time I saw her, we would start this whole cycle over again. About five years ago, I was reading a recipe website and saw a recipe for my beloved Scotcharoo cookie. I made a batch that day and of course my kids went crazy. They have become a whole family favorite. If you don't already have these in your cookie repertoire, give them a try.
Scotcharoos: from Rice Krispies
Ingredients:
Directions:
Generously butter a 9x13 inch baking pan. Set aside.
In a large pot, mix together corn syrup, sugar, and peanut butter. Cook over medium heat, stirring until peanut butter melts. Bring mixture to a boil. Remove from heat, and stir in crisp rice cereal.
Transfer mixture into a well buttered 9x13 inch pan. With your hands well buttered, pat it down into pan.
In a medium saucepan, over medium low heat, melt chocolate chips and butterscotch chips until smooth. Spread over top of bars and let bars cool. Cut into squares.
