Description
Love Scotcheroos? These Scotcheroo Truffles take the classic peanut butter, butterscotch, and chocolate combo to a whole new level! With a crispy, creamy center and a rich chocolate coating, they’re the perfect bite-sized treat. Ideal for holiday platters, gift-giving, or a sweet snack anytime.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1 cup powdered sugar, sifted
- 2 tbsp butter, softened
- 1 1/2 cups rice crispy cereal
- 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips (or melting wafers)
- 1 cup butterscotch chips (+ 1/4 cup for drizzling, optional)
Instructions
Make the Truffle Dough:
- In a mixing bowl, combine peanut butter, butter, and powdered sugar until smooth.
- Stir in rice crispy cereal until fully incorporated.
Shape & Chill:
- Roll the mixture into 1-inch balls and place them on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Freeze for 1 hour to firm up.
Dip in Chocolate:
- Melt chocolate and butterscotch chips using a double boiler or microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring until smooth.
- Dip each frozen truffle into the melted mixture, letting excess drip off.
- Place back on the baking sheet and let set.
Optional Butterscotch Drizzle:
- Melt ¼ cup butterscotch chips and drizzle over truffles for extra flavor.
Set & Serve:
- Allow truffles to set at room temperature or in the refrigerator before serving.
Notes
- If truffles become sticky while dipping, return to the freezer for 15 minutes.
- Store in an airtight container at room temperature or refrigerated for up to 2 weeks.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 truffle
- Calories: 124
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 40mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 2mg