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November 14, 2022 By Brandy 2 Comments

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Scotcheroo Truffles (+ Video)

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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.

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 1/2 cups Rice Krispies cereal
  • 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
  • 1 cup butterscotch chips (+ 1/4 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 1/4 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 6 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 1/2 cup rice crispies cereal
  • 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
  • 1 cup butterscotch chips (+ 1/4 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 1/4 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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  1. 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.

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  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

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