Monday, December 14, 2009

{Divas Holiday Party} My FAVORITE Yummy Treats - Chocolate Scotcheroos!

Have you ever had a CHOCOLATE SCOTCHEROO? If you haven't, you are really missing out! My mom has been making these since I can remember and they have always been my favorite! I made them for our "Domestic Divas" holiday party, as usual. Divas is my little group of girlie friends that get together every few weeks to be girls. You know...to talk, eat, talk, drink, talk, craft... We always do a fun holiday party at Taryn's house that includes a cookie exchange. So, chocolate scotcheroos don't really count as cookies, but no one has ever complained!

Chocolate Scotcheroos
1 cup light corn syrup
1 cup sugar
1 cup creamy peanut butter
6 cups Rice Krispies
1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips (I use a little bit more ;)
1 cup butterscotch chips (I use a little bit more ;)

Place corn syrup and sugar in 3 quart saucepan. Cook over medium heat, stirring frequently until sugar dissolves and mixture begins to boil. Remove from heat. Stir in peanut butter. Mix well. Add Rice Krispies cereal. Stir until well coated. Press mixture into 13x9 pan coated with cooking spray. Set aside.

Melt chocolate chips and butterscotch chips in a saucepan over low heat, stirring constantly. (OR melt using half power, 30 seconds at a time in the microwave ~ as I do!) Spread evenly over cereal mixture. Let stand until firm. (I put in the fridge for 15 minutes so they firm up quicker so I can start eating them sooner)
YUM. I promise.
Comment with your email address if you would like a printable PDF of the little "Chocolate Scotcheroos" sign I made.


I usually try to get a little gift for the girls, and as you know, I'm slightly obsessed with personalized gifts. I found these adorable mugs at HomeGoods and was thrilled when they had all of the initials I needed! Filled with some yummy candy and topped off with a custom tag....all set and ready to go!
FUN! FUN! FUN!

23 comments:

2sisters said...

I love chocolate scotcheroos! I make them with Cherrios instead of rice krispies though. They look scrumptious.
teri

Aaron [air] said...

yummy recipe! I have never heard of these! I am gearing up to make my peppermint bark, icebox shortbread and homemade cocoa and marshmallows! Thanks for sharing!

Karen said...

Sounds really good! I think I will add it to my candy "to do" list. Would like the little sign, too! Thanks so much and Merry Christmas.

Sarah said...

These sound yummy!! I will be adding them to my list of holiday treats to make :) I would love and sign....and maybe the tags that you tied on the mugs....??

denise said...

YES!!!! I would love the recipe.... It sounds inviting...Thank you
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Unknown said...

Never tried Chocolate Scotcheroos, but it sure does sound DELISH! Thanks for sharing!

Chris @ Celebrations At Home said...

Yes, Please! I love the signs, and I'm not sure I've ever had those scotcheroos before, but up for the challenge! ; D
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Unknown said...

mmmmm... they look divine!

Unknown said...

They look so yummy and I can't wait to try them! I enjoy reading your blog and your ideas are inspiring. hollykward@gmail.com

Unknown said...

oh you scored finding all of the initials you needed for the mugs. soooo cute.

and the scotcheroos looks so delish! must try!

Suzi said...

YUUUMMMMM!
Can't wait to make & display these!
suziq@cranecandleco.com

Claudia said...

Delicious...can't wait to make these for my Christmas morning party!!!

Amanda said...

Ohhhh...I am an Amanda - that card on top - meant for me I hope!!! Love the mugs, got the same ones for our teachers. Thanks for sharing the yummy treat...Love your blog and can't wait until you post pics of your new place!

Mrs. Hemphill's Online Classroom said...

Can't wait to make these for our cookie exchange!!!
Thank you for your fun website for inspiration:
mrshemphill@yahoo.com

Teresa said...

I am making these today. YUM!
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Anonymous said...

Thank you! Heading to the store now to grab the goods! Perfect for Bella's preschool partry!

Kim - The TomKat Studio said...

Sounds great, ladies! ENJOY! They are YUMMY!

FYI, I just posted the printable sign, along with a cute little recipe card for these on the blog! So your file won't be arriving via email, rather you will need to download it from the link! Thank you!! :)

Ashley said...

These are one of my favorite treats, as well! I love how you dressed them up!

Alexis said...

I can't wait to try them they sound great! Today I posted about initial mugs as favors...how funny! I love them so cute...

Noname said...

Thanks for the recipe and cute little recipe card! I have eaten these treats at a party. Now, I have the recipe and can make them myself :)

LADY JANE said...

Ok...first for me (lttle burp) I ate your bloggie post! Love it! Going to make for all the neighbors...so yep...ladyjane09@gmail wants a printable!

gigharborscrapper said...

Found you from my friend Kim's blog todays creative blog...anyway...LOVE these treats and would love to have a print out of the sign.
Thanks,
Valerie
White0221@aol.com

Anonymous said...

Oh wow! Throwback for me! I am 31 years old and I remember when I was a VERY little girl my mom would make scotharoos ALL the time..They were my dads favorite! I have been wanting to make a batch for quite some time for my lil one and now I think I will go home and whip some up. I haven't had them in years!