One dessert that is always on my December planning list to make is Scotcharoos. The recipe comes from my mom’s side of the family, the Larsens. Not the healthiest thing to make by any means, which means that this recipe is a once a year treat for us to enjoy. This year I made a batch of these to share with the family that invited us to share Christmas Eve dinner.
Scotcharoos: A Larsen Family Tradition
1 cup karo syrup
1 cup sugar
1 cup peanut butter
6 cups rice krispies cereal
8-9 oz. semi sweet chocolate chips
8-9 oz. butterscotch chips
Bring to a boil the karo syrup and sugar on medium heat. Be careful to stir frequently and not to let it boil very long. Add peanut butter. Mix well. Add rice krispies. Press into buttered 9×13 pan. Melt on low the chocolate and butterscotch chips. Spread on top. Cool 3 hours before serving.
These are great! We got this recipe from my husband’s mother and like to make it at Christmas, too. 🙂 Our recipe just has the chocolate chips, but I’ve had it once with the butterscotch chips and it’s yummy that way!