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    Scotcheroo Truffles (+ Video)

    November 14, 2022 By Brandy 4 Comments

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    If you like the combination of chocolate, peanut butter, and butterscotch in Scotcheroos you'll love our Scotcheroo truffles. They are easy to make and delicious! This post contains an affiliate link.

    We're huge scotcheroos fans over here! You might like our Chex scotcheroos, our scotcheroo bites, or my Grandma's classic scotcheroos recipe. This truffle version might just be the best for sharing during the holidays. They look fancy, are bite-sized, and are decadent.

    Looking for my scotcheroo eggs? Click here! They are honestly better than Reese's peanut butter eggs.

    scotcheroos truffles

    Watch our step by step video!

    bowl of scotcheroo truffles

    Scotcheroo Truffles

    Scotcheroo truffles are easy to make and are rich and delicious. This is the same filling that I use for my white chocolate peanut butter truffles. It's made from peanut butter, butter, powdered sugar, and Rice Krispies cereal. It got me thinking...scotcheroos are also made from peanut butter, sugar, and Rice Krispies cereal. I'd already made scotcheroos in several forms---it was time to make a truffle. Instead of dipping them in white chocolate, I dipped them in melted chocolate and butterscotch chips!

    bowl of scotcheroo truffles

    All of the classic components of scotcheroos are in these truffles. The only difference is that instead of being crunchy like a Rice Krispies treat, they have a soft filling with a slight crunch from the rice cereal.

    bowl of chocolate chips and butterscotch chips

    Scotcheroo Truffles Ingredients

    (scroll to the end of the post for a printable version)

    • 1 cup creamy peanut butter
    • 1 cup powdered sugar
    • 2 Tbsp. butter
    • 1 ½ cups Rice Krispies cereal
    • 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips (melting chocolate wafers work great too)
    • 1 cup butterscotch chips (+ ¼ cup for drizzling, optional)

    How To Make Peanut Butter Scotcheroo Truffles

    bowl of scotcheroo truffle filling

    Simply combine all ingredients (except chocolate) and form into 1″ balls. Place truffle balls on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper or wax paper.

    scotcheroo truffle filling rolled into balls

    You'll want to freeze them for at least an hour. This makes them easy to dip without getting sticky.

    scotcheroo truffle dipped in bowl of melted chocolate

    (If you don’t have one of these candy dipping tools, I’d highly recommend getting one!)

    Melt chocolate chips and butterscotch chips in a double boiler or microwave. I usually use my microwave and heat the chocolate chips and butterscotch chips for 30 seconds, then I stir and heat them in additional 15-20 seconds intervals until smooth and creamy. Every microwave is different, my advice is to go low and slow in short intervals. DO NOT OVERHEAT CHOCOLATE.

    Dip the truffle balls in chocolate, tapping the fork or tool against the edge of the bowl to allow excess to drip off.

    peanut butter balls on baking sheet, some dipped in chocolate

    Place the truffles back onto the baking sheet to allow the chocolate to harden.

    scotcheroo truffles cut in half

    If you'd like to add a butterscotch drizzle, melt ¼ cup of butterscotch chips and spoon the butterscotch into a plastic baggie. Make a small cut in the corner of the bag and drizzle over scotcheroo truffles. This recipe yields 3 dozen truffles.

    Store truffles in an airtight container at room temperature or in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.

    scotcheroo truffles on parchment paper next to white bowl

    Scotcheroo Truffle Recipe

    bowl of scotcheroo truffles

    Scotcheroo Truffles

    If you like the combination of chocolate, peanut, and butterscotch in Scotcheroos you'll love our Scotcheroos truffles. They are delicious! 
    5 from 7 votes
    Print Pin Rate
    Prep Time: 10 minutes minutes
    freeze dough: 3 minutes minutes
    Total Time: 13 minutes minutes
    Servings: 36 truffles
    Calories: 124kcal
    Cost: $5

    Equipment

    • mixing bowl
    • electric mixer
    • rubber spatula
    • measuring cups
    • baking sheet
    • wax or parchment paper

    Ingredients

    • 1 cup creamy peanut butter
    • 1 cup powdered sugar sifted
    • 2 Tbsp. butter softened
    • 1 ½ cup rice crispies cereal
    • 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips (or melting chocolate wafers)
    • 1 cup butterscotch chips (+ ¼ cup for drizzling, optional)

    Instructions

    • Combine peanut butter, butter, and sugar in a mixing bowl. Add cereal. Mix well.
    • Roll into 1" balls and place on parchment lined baking sheet. Freeze 1 hour.
    • Melt your chocolate chips and butterscotch chips in a double boiler or microwave (stirring every 30 seconds until smooth). Dip peanut butter balls into chocolate.
    • Tap the side of the bowl to let excess drip off.
    • Place truffles back onto baking sheet.
      Note: If the truffles start to get sticky while you are dipping them, place back in the freezer for 15 minutes.
    • If you'd like to add a butterscotch drizzle, melt the remaining ¼ cup of butterscotch chips and drizzle over the truffles.

    Notes

    Store truffles in an airtight container at room temperature or in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 124kcal

    This peanut butter filling is so delicious and easy to customize.

    EASY TRUFFLE VARIATIONS

    Try dipping your truffles in the following melted compounds: Melted butterscotch chips, milk chocolate, and dark chocolate.

    Mix-Ins: mini chocolate chips.

    Packaging Scotcheroo Truffles

    These candy boxes and mini baking cups are perfect for packing up 4 candies at a time. Looking for more candy recipes? Check out this collection that I made of easy truffle and chocolate candy recipes!

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    About Brandy

    Welcome! I'm Brandy, mother to 5 darling kiddos and a cute black lab named Toby. My husband is in the Coast Guard so we've lived all over the place, turning each house into a home. I love baking, sewing, making cute things with my kids, and sharing what I've learned with all of you!

    Comments

    1. Sue says

      April 25, 2025 at 7:46 am

      Can these be mailed? Will they stay fresh in airtight container if shipping takes a week?

      Reply
      • Brandy says

        April 25, 2025 at 12:49 pm

        Yes, I think they'd be just fine in the mail.

        Reply
    2. Michelle says

      January 21, 2023 at 2:15 pm

      5 stars
      These are GREAT! but I feel I’m missing something. It’s impossible to shape into balls prior to freezing. Way too sticky

      Reply
    3. Lynne says

      December 29, 2022 at 12:01 pm

      5 stars
      Loved! Huge hit...made for a second holiday party! The second time I switched from chocolate chips to a melting candy chocolate. It blended well with the butterscotch chips and it helped form a firmer shell. I like to be able to stack my snacks when I'm doing a tray of assorted goodies.

      Reply
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