Description
Pumpkin Spice Scotcheroos are a delightful twist on the classic treat, combining the rich flavors of creamy peanut butter and warm pumpkin spice. These chewy, crunchy bars are topped with smooth chocolate, making them irresistible for any fall gathering. Perfect for Halloween parties or Thanksgiving feasts, they bring a taste of autumn that everyone will love. Easy to make and even easier to enjoy, these treats are bound to become a seasonal favorite in your household.
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 cups rice cereal
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup light corn syrup
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 2 tsp pumpkin pie spice
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Prepare your workspace by clearing your counter and gathering all ingredients.
- In a large saucepan over medium heat, combine sugar and light corn syrup. Stir until bubbling and sugar dissolves.
- Remove from heat; stir in peanut butter and vanilla until smooth.
- Gently fold in rice cereal and pumpkin pie spice until evenly coated.
- Pour mixture into a greased 9×13-inch pan; press down firmly with a spatula.
- Melt chocolate chips in a microwave-safe bowl in 30-second intervals until smooth, then pour over cereal mixture.
- Spread chocolate evenly and let cool before slicing into squares.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square (40g)
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 60mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg