Scotcharoos or Scotcheroos – no one quite knows how to spell these delicious gluten-free no bake treats, but they’re so delicious! I love that I can stir up a batch of these gluten-free Scotcharoos in minutes! They’re a family favorite treat! What do you get when you combine the yummy flavors of peanut butter, chocolate and butterscotch with gluten-free rice cereal? Scotcharoos! They’re sweet and chewy and so addictive! Gluten-free scotcheroos couldn’t be easier to make, and are perfect to bring to potlucks and family gatherings! There are never any left to bring home! No! They usually aren’t! They are usually made with Kellogg’s Rice Krispies cereal which contains barley malt, which is a gluten ingredient. You must use an alternative rice cereal that is clearly labeled gluten-free and the label lists no wheat, barley or malt ingredients. (Sometimes the ingredients just say malt, which is always barley malt. Avoid!) Yes, these bars are basically sugar + sugar + sugar + sugar + peanut butter + rice cereal. I know that. These aren’t a health food, they are a very yummy treat. I’m not advocating eating them for every meal, okay?! You’ll want to set these aside to set. Once they’ve cooled, it is easy to slice and serve the bars without them being messy! Here’s a look at them while the topping is still warm and shiny. If I’m in a hurry, I will place these scotcheroo bars in the refrigerator for a few minutes – but don’t forget them in there or they’ll get overly hard! I enjoy making these when I’m visiting/staying with others as well. With just 6 ingredients that I can find easily at many stores, I can mix these up very quickly at anyone’s house. With a clean saucepan and baking pan as well as new, unopened products, I can even make this safe gluten-free treat in a gluten-full kitchen! People love when I make a pan of these to bring and share! Interested in some other no-bake gluten-free desserts? Have you tried my no-bake gluten-free raspberry cream pie? Or for a no-bake allergy friendly treat, try my no-bake S’mores cookies. My friend Brianna has a recipe for gluten-free no bake peanut butter cookies that look yummy! This scotcheroos recipe is one shared with me from my college roommate, Steph, the same one that blessed us all with her amazing chocolate fudge icing. Thanks Steph for sharing these recipes with me all those years ago! Easy, no bake gluten-free treats called Scotcharoos due to the butterscotch in them. I always bring home an empty pan when I bring these addictive treats to potlucks! Double check all ingredients for gluten. Crisp rice cereal commonly contains malt (barley) so you need to buy a brand specifically labeled gluten-free. As an Amazon Associate and member of other affiliate programs, I earn from qualifying purchases. or this one: I hope you and your family enjoy these scotch a roos as much as we have! Old pic: If you make these and enjoy them, please come back and leave a 5 star rating on the recipe card! Are Scotcharoos gluten-free?
Notes on ingredients for these gluten-free Scotcharoos:
How to make Scotcharoo bars:
Gluten-free Scotcharoos Recipe:
Gluten-free Scotcharoos
Ingredients
Instructions
Notes
I recommend Guittard or Hershey's butterscotch chips. Some other brands contain malt (barley).Recommended Products
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Yield: 24 bars
Prep Time
5 minutes
Cook Time
5 minutes
Total Time
10 minutes
PYREX 3QT 9x13 Glass Baking Dish with Blue Cover
Pyrex Glass Measuring Cup Set (4-Piece, Microwave and Oven Safe )
Karo Light Corn Syrup 32 Fl Oz.
Nature'sPath Crispy Rice Cereal, Gluten-Free, 10.6 Ounce Box (Pack of 6)
Guittard Chocolate Chip Semisweet 12oz (Pack of 4)
Guittard Butterscotch Chips, 12 Ounce -- 12 per case.
Kate
Friday 8th of May 2020
Has anyone tried these with any other nut butter? Not allergic but just don't like peanut butter. Thanks!
Michelle Palin ~ My Gluten-free Kitchen
Saturday 9th of May 2020
I haven't tried it, but almond butter usually swaps very well with peanut butter, so I would try that first!
Susan Hinderaker
Thursday 9th of January 2020
If the scotcheroos come out too hard, the secret is to not boil the mixture. Just heat until there are small bubbles around the outside of the pan. When you see the first bubble start to bubble up towards the center of the pan take the pan off the heat. Then they will be soft and easy to cut and eat.
Sofia
Friday 10th of May 2019
Ironically, Malt-O-Meal Crispy Rice Cereal contains no malt, and is gluten-free.
JP
Tuesday 7th of February 2017
I've been making this same recipe for years..... you don't need the 1 cup of sugar. Make it with just corn syrup and omit all sugar and it comes out exactly the same. One of my favorite recipes! Delicious and super easy! Everyone loves them!
Pam
Saturday 7th of October 2017
So, do you add more of the corn syrup - or just leave the amounts the same without the sugar?
Sherry
Sunday 21st of February 2016
Do you have a substitute for sugar and corn syrup, like stevia and agave nectar?