Description
Scotcheroo Truffles are a bite-sized twist on the classic scotcheroo bars. These no-bake treats combine creamy peanut butter, crispy rice cereal, and butterscotch with a delicious chocolate drizzle. Perfect for parties, holidays, or a quick sweet snack, they offer a rich and chewy texture with a hint of crunch.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Truffles:
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2 cups crispy rice cereal
- ½ cup butterscotch chips, melted
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
For the Chocolate Drizzle:
- ½ cup semisweet chocolate chips
- 1 teaspoon coconut oil or butter
Instructions
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Prepare the Mixture
- In a large mixing bowl, combine peanut butter, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract. Stir until smooth.
- Gently fold in the crispy rice cereal until fully coated.
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Shape the Truffles
- Roll the mixture into small bite-sized balls (about 1 inch in diameter).
- Place them on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
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Melt the Butterscotch
- In a microwave-safe bowl, melt the butterscotch chips in 20-second intervals, stirring between each, until smooth.
- Drizzle the melted butterscotch over the truffles or dip them entirely for extra flavor.
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Add the Chocolate Drizzle
- Melt the semisweet chocolate chips with coconut oil or butter in the microwave in 20-second intervals, stirring each time.
- Drizzle over the truffles using a spoon or piping bag.
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Chill & Serve
- Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes until the truffles set.
- Serve chilled or at room temperature.
Notes
- Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.
- Freeze for up to 3 months; thaw in the fridge before serving.
- Try crunchy peanut butter for added texture.
- Swap butterscotch chips for white chocolate for a different twist.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert, No-Bake
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 truffle
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 45mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Scotcheroo truffles, no-bake peanut butter treats, crispy rice dessert, peanut butter butterscotch truffles, easy chocolate truffles