1-Getting started with Scotcheroo Bars: Begin by gathering all your ingredients to keep things smooth and fun in the kitchen.

2-First: in a large pot, mix 1 cup of sugar and 1 1/3 cups of light corn syrup. Heat this over medium until it bubbles gently, stirring often to avoid any sticking.

3-Once it’s ready, take it off the heat and blend in 1 1/3 cups of creamy peanut butter until it’s all smooth and mixed well.

4-Next, stir in 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract for that extra flavor pop, then add 6 cups of crispy rice cereal. Fold everything together so the cereal gets coated evenly, creating that signature crunch.

5-Now, press the mixture into a greased 9×13 inch pan for an even layer.

6-After that, melt 1 cup of semisweet chocolate chips and 1 cup of butterscotch chips in a microwave-safe bowl. Heat in short bursts of 30 seconds, stirring between each to keep it silky.

7-Pour this warm topping over your cereal base and spread it out gently.

8-Let the bars chill in the fridge for at least 2 hours until they’re firm, then cut into squares.