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    Home » Desserts » Scotcheroos (No Corn Syrup Recipe)

    By Kaleigh - December 16, 2016, Updated January 17, 2021

    Scotcheroos (No Corn Syrup Recipe)

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    Classic holiday scotcheroos are made a little healthier with brown rice cereal and no corn syrup. They make great homemade Christmas gifts and cookie exchange treats!

    scotcheroos no corn syrup

    Out of all of the Christmas treats that are family tradition to make every year, Scotcheroos are probably the most reminiscent of Christmas to me. Each year, we make lots of fun cookies and candies, from sugar cookies and snowball cookies, to candies like buckeyes and heavenly hash. I've shared many of the recipes with you by now, and I promise I'll get to the rest of them eventually!

    scotcheroos no corn syrup

    This traditional family treat is one that only comes around once a year, at Christmas. My mom always makes one batch, and once they are gone, that's it until the next year. That's one of the things that makes Scotcheroos so special. They're strictly for Christmas, and they're AMAZING.

    scotcheroos no corn syrup

    These crispy cereal bars have a peanut butter base covered with a silky smooth chocolate butterscotch topping. One bite and you'll fall in love. They're so full of rich deliciousness that one little square goes a long way!

    Of course, I made a few healthy swaps in my Scotcheroos with no corn syrup. The original Scotcheroo recipe calls for corn syrup, which I swapped out for honey. I also used puffed brown rice cereal instead of traditional crispy rice cereal to add a little whole grain goodness. I prefer the taste of dark chocolate to semi-sweet chips, so I used extra dark chips, but it's totally up to you.

    These little treats are perfect for handing out to coworkers, neighbors, family, and friends for the holidays. They always appear on our family's goodie tray, and on Santa's plate of cookies (I'm convinced that's why I got so many cool presents as a kid).  They're super easy to whip up, and you may even already have all of the ingredients.

    scotcheroos no corn syrup

    Make a batch of delicious Scotcheroos with no corn syrup this holiday with your loved ones, and I guarantee you will be begged to bring them back year after year.

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    Scotcheroos (No Corn Syrup Recipe)

    scotcheroos no corn syrup

    ★★★★

    4 from 2 reviews

    Classic holiday scotcheroos are made a little healthier with brown rice cereal and no corn syrup. They make great homemade Christmas gifts and cookie exchange treats!

    • Author: Kaleigh
    • Cook Time: 5 minutes
    • Total Time: 4 hours 5 minutes
    • Yield: 16 servings 1x
    • Category: dessert
    • Method: stovetop
    • Cuisine: American

    Ingredients

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    • ⅓ cup granulated sugar
    • ½ cup honey
    • ½ cup natural creamy peanut butter
    • 3 cups crispy brown rice cereal
    • 1 cup dark chocolate chips
    • 1 cup butterscotch chips

    Instructions

    1. In a large skillet, heat sugar, honey and peanut butter over medium low heat, stirring until combined and bubbly. Turn off heat and stir in cereal. Press into an 8"x 8" baking dish lined with parchment.
    2. In a medium glass bowl, melt chocolate and butterscotch chips in the microwave in 30 second intervals, stirring in between until melted. Pour over cereal mixture in the pan and smooth with a spatula.
    3. Let cool until chocolate is hardened. You can speed up the process by placing in the refrigerator. Once set, cut into squares and enjoy! Store in an airtight container on the counter.

    Notes

    Recipe can be doubled for a 9x13" pan.

    Keywords: dessert, holiday food, vegetarian

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    Comments

    1. Patricia V says

      December 15, 2020 at 12:30 pm

      Great recipe! A new holiday fave. Have made them several times. Love the PB and honey combo!

      ★★★★★

      Reply
      • Kaleigh says

        December 15, 2020 at 7:46 pm

        So glad you like them! They are a favorite around here for sure!

        Reply
    2. Aj says

      October 06, 2019 at 11:50 am

      All of the butterscotch chips i have found have corn syrup so what brand did you use?

      ★★★

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      • Kaleigh says

        October 06, 2019 at 3:24 pm

        There are several brands available without corn syrup, such as Guittard, King David, Chocolate Emporium, and Hershey's.

        Reply
    3. Patricia V says

      December 23, 2018 at 11:57 am

      I was searching for a Scotcheroo recipe without corn syrup and your popped up and looked so deliciously healthy! I just finished them and they are cooling... Of course I tasted the peanut butter mixture as I was cleaning up and OH MY! The peanut butter and honey combo is truly bombalicious! 🙂 Way more delicious than the corn syrup recipe. Thank you for this delicious, healthier holiday treat!

      Reply
      • Kaleigh says

        December 24, 2018 at 8:39 am

        I'm so glad you enjoyed them!

        Reply
    4. passmesometasty says

      January 02, 2017 at 11:41 pm

      These look awesome and totally remind me of something my great grandmother used to make me when I'd come visit as a kid. Yummm!

      Reply
    5. Amanda | My Gluten-Free Miami says

      December 21, 2016 at 9:19 am

      I've never had scotcheroos. I am definitely going to try these. I love finding a gluten free recipe that looks this delicious!

      Reply
    6. westviamidwest says

      December 20, 2016 at 11:13 am

      Ive loved this treat since I was a kid... I can't believe I didnt know they were called scotcharoos! Cant wait to make my own!

      Reply
    7. nutritioulicious says

      December 16, 2016 at 3:26 pm

      I'm in love after one look! These look a-ma-zing!!!! I'd be very happy to get them as a holiday gift 😉

      Reply
      • Kaleigh says

        December 17, 2016 at 1:41 pm

        Thanks Jess!

        Reply
    8. Kelli (The Healthy Toast) says

      December 16, 2016 at 1:58 pm

      Oh man do these bring back memories! My aunt and cousins from Arizona would always drive to our house in Colorado for Christmas, and each year they'd bring with them a big container of my aunt's homemade scotcheroos. I had completely forgotten about them until this post. Love the healthier spin on a holiday classic!

      Reply
      • Kaleigh says

        December 17, 2016 at 3:12 pm

        I always forget about them until the holiday season. Aren't memory foods the best?

        Reply
    9. taramdeal says

      December 16, 2016 at 11:49 am

      Yum!! I don't think I ever made scotcheroos…but I'm wondering why. The flavors sound awesome!!

      Reply
      • Kaleigh says

        December 17, 2016 at 3:11 pm

        We sure love 'em!

        Reply

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