Scotcharoo Cookies with that iconic flavor made with peanut butter & both chocolate chips and butterscotch chips! Drizzle with chocolate and a dusting of powdered sugar, if you’d like!
Have you ever made a pan of Scotcheroos? They’re rice krispie treats made with peanut butter, butterscotch and chocolate and they’re addicting! It’s a classic recipe that’s been popular for decades. These cookies have all the flavors of Scotcheroos baked in, which is just delicious. I hope you enjoy them!
Ingredients for Scotcheroo Cookies
Butter: ½ cup salted butter, softened, adds moisture and richness, helping to create a tender texture. Using salted butter balances the sweetness, but you can use unsalted if that’s what you have on hand.
Sugars: Adding ½ cup white granulated sugar provides sweetness and helps with spreading, while ½ cup light brown sugar adds moisture and a subtle caramel note.
Egg: 1 large egg binds ingredients together and provides structure.
Extract: Use 1 teaspoon vanilla extract to enhance the overall flavor.
Peanut butter: ½ cup creamy peanut butter is the star flavor, giving the cookies their signature nutty richness and chewiness.
Flour: The base that holds everything together is 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour.
Baking powder: 1 teaspoon baking powder acts as a leavening agent to give the cookies a light lift. Make sure you use baking powder, not baking soda. This is going to help your cookies develop that soft, chewy texture.
Chips: Adding 1 cup of each semi-sweet chocolate chips and butterscotch baking chips provide pockets of melted sweetness and contrast, enhancing the overall flavor complexity. You can also melt down some extra butterscotch chips and drizzle over your cookies for an extra punch of flavor.
Tips for making Scotcheroo Cookies
- Brown sugar: I recommend using light brown sugar for this recipe. You are going to get a lot of extra sweetness from the butterscotch chips, so you don’t really need the sweetness that dark brown sugar would bring.
- Softened butter: You just need your butter to be softened, not at room temperature. If you are worried that your butter might be too soft then you can cover the cookie dough with plastic wrap and chill it in the fridge for 30 minutes.
- Using an electric mixer: If you are using a stand mixer then you probably won’t need to combine the butter, sugar, eggs, and vanilla for the full 7 minutes. You just want to cream the butter and sugar until the sugar is dissolved and incorporate the eggs and vanilla until you reach that light, fluffy consistency.
How long are Peanut Butter Butterscotch Cookies good for?
You can store your cookies on the counter for up to a week or in the fridge for up to 6 days. Your cookies are going to dry out a little faster if you keep them in the fridge will will cause them to last a little less time.
If you want to keep your cookies for an extended period, you can freeze them up to 3 months. Make sure to wrap them tightly in plastic wrap or aluminum foil and place them in an airtight container or freezer bag. When you’re ready to eat them, simply thaw them at room temperature for a few hours.
Can I make Scotcharoo Cookies without butterscotch chips?
Yes, you can omit butterscotch chips if you prefer. Replacing them with additional chocolate chips or peanut butter chips will maintain sweetness and texture while changing the flavor profile.
What is the differences between Scotcheroos and Scotcharoo Cookies?
Scotcheroos are no-bake bars made with rice cereal, peanut butter, and a chocolate-butterscotch topping. Scotcharoo Cookies are baked, combining similar flavors into a traditional cookie form, often with flour and eggs.
What is the best way to drizzle chocolate over cookies?
Melt chocolate chips in short intervals in the microwave or over a double boiler until smooth. Use a spoon or piping bag to drizzle over warm cookies for even coverage that sets as the chocolate cools.
What are some tips for getting a fluffy and light cookie batter?
Cream the butter and sugars for at least 4 minutes until light and fluffy. Whisk in the egg and vanilla thoroughly, then incorporate peanut butter and dry ingredients slowly to maintain batter aeration. Avoid overmixing the flour to keep the dough tender.
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Scotcharoo Cookies have that iconic peanut butter flavor, loaded with both chocolate and butterscotch chips, then finished with a chocolate drizzle! Your favorite krispie treat in cookie form!
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