Cousin Katy's SUPER EASY Special K Bars ~ Peanut Butter & Butterscotch "Scotcheroo" Candy Squares (Family)

Cousin Katy served these delicious
candy squares at the family Christmas 
brunch that she hosted ~ They were
amazing and everyone loved them!

Ingredients:

butter

1 cup sugar

1 cup light Karo syrup

1 cup smooth peanut butter*

6 cups  Special K cereal

1 (11.5 ounce) bag of milk chocolate chips

1 (11 ounce) bag butterscotch chips

Method:

Lightly grease a 13 x 9 inch pan with butter and set aside.

• Place sugar and corn syrup in a Dutch oven. Heat over medium heat stirring occasionally, until the edges start to bubble. Remove from heat and immediately stir in the peanut butter.
• Quickly, before the mixture cools, stir in the cereal. Layer the mixture evenly in the prepared pan with a silicone spatula, waxed paper or buttered hands.

Place the chocolate and butterscotch chips in a microwave safe bowl or measuring cup. Heat for 30 seconds and then stir. Repeat until the chips are melted and smooth.** Immediately spread the melted chips evenly over the top of the cereal mixture. 

Allow to cool for several hours or until the chocolate layer is set. Cut into squares. Makes 24. Store at room temperature, in an airtight container, for 4 days. (These may be refrigerated and stored for longer, but the texture is best when they are served at room temperature.

*A natural peanut butter with separated oil doesn't work with this recipe. Skippy, Jiff, Peter Pan or similar types of peanut butter work well.

**The chocolate and butterscotch chips can also be melted in the top of a double boiler. Cook, stirring frequently, until melted and smooth. (Make sure the boiling water is not touching the bottom of your bowl.)

Notes: These sweet and chewy decadent squares appeal to chocolate lovers, cereal lovers and peanut butter lovers ~ they truly are a real crowd pleaser!