Butterscotch Crunchies
Butterscotch Crunchies are no-bake, sweet, and crunchy treats made with butterscotch chips, peanut butter, and crispy cereal. Perfect for quick snacks or party bites, these easy-to-make desserts are rich, chewy, and irresistibly delicious.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 12-16 pieces
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
1 cup butterscotch chips
1/4 cup creamy peanut butter
3 cups crispy rice cereal (or cornflakes)
1/4 cup mini marshmallows (optional)
1 teaspoon vanilla extract (optional)
Instructions
- In a microwave-safe bowl, melt butterscotch chips and peanut butter in 30-second intervals, stirring until smooth.
- Stir in cereal until evenly coated. Fold in marshmallows and vanilla if using.
- Drop spoonfuls of mixture onto a parchment-lined tray using a spoon or cookie scoop.
- Let cool at room temperature for 30–45 minutes or refrigerate to speed up setting.
- Once set, serve or store in an airtight container.
Notes
Use almond or sunflower seed butter for peanut-free version.
Try Cornflakes or granola as cereal alternatives.
Add nuts or coconut for texture and flavor variety.
Drizzle with chocolate for a decadent touch.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 70mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
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