Chocolate Scotcheroo Bars

Ingredients and Weight:

• 1 cup creamy peanut butter (200g)
• 1 cup corn syrup (450ml)
• 1/2 cup light brown sugar (100g)
• 1/2 cup butter (1 stick, 113g)
• 6 cups crispy rice cereal (480g)
• 1 package (6 ounces) semi-sweet chocolate chips (170g)

Preparation Time:

15 minutes

Cooking Time:

None

Difficulty Level:

1 (Simple)

Preparation Method Steps:

1. Line an 8x8-inch baking pan with parchment paper.
2. In a large microwave-safe bowl, combine the peanut butter, corn syrup, brown sugar, and butter.
3. Microwave on high for 1 minute, until the butter is melted. Stir until smooth.
4. Add the crispy rice cereal and stir until well coated.
5. Press the mixture firmly into the prepared pan.
6. In a separate microwave-safe bowl, melt the chocolate chips on high for 30 seconds at a time, stirring in between, until smooth.
7. Spread the melted chocolate over the cereal layer.
8. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before cutting into bars.

Nutritional Information:

• Calories: 250 (per bar)
• Fat: 14g
• Cholesterol: 15mg
• Sodium: 140mg
• Carbohydrates: 30g
• Dietary fiber: 2g
• Sugar: 16g

Dish Characteristics:

• Rich and decadent
• Sweet and salty
• No-bake, easy to make
• Great for parties and events

User Comments:

• "These bars are a hit at every party I bring them to!"
• "They're so easy to make and they taste amazing!"
• "I love the combination of chocolate and peanut butter."
• "They're the perfect dessert for a hot summer day."
• "I highly recommend these bars!"

Special Precautions and Tips:

• The chocolate layer will harden in the refrigerator, so it's important to cut the bars before refrigerating.
• For a sweeter bar, use dark chocolate chips.
• For a more intense peanut butter flavor, use crunchy peanut butter.
• If you don't have parchment paper, you can grease the pan instead.
• Store the bars in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.