These no-bake Oh Henry Bars, also known as Scotcharoos, are a favorite treat. A Rice Krispie and peanut butter center is covered with a chocolate butterscotch topping.
These Oh Henry Bars are a one of my absolute favorite no-bake recipes! Perfect for when you need a peanut butter and chocolate fix! I love the chocolate and butterscotch mix that is spread over the top, it makes these so incredibly tasty! Seriously, can you ever go wrong when you combine peanut butter with chocolate? I say, no.
What are Oh Henry Bars?
These bars actually have many different names depending on where you grew up. One of it’s other most popular names is Scotcharoos. Another popular name is Peanut Butter Rice Krispie Treats. We call them Oh Henry Bars because they taste just like the old candy bar that stores used to sell. Someone mentioned the other day that you can still order Oh Henry candy bars on Amazon! Whatever you call them, they are always an easy and yummy treat.
Are There Substitutions to Try?
While this recipe is amazing using the Rice Krispies, one reader said they have made a similar cookie using crushed up Special K cereal, which sounds like it may be worth a try. She suggested the Special K with chocolate chunks, which sounds like it might be amazing. There are other similar recipes using Cheerios, which gives a slightly different texture to the same basic idea.
The white Karo syrup listed is the same as white corn syrup. Typically it is available in the baking aisle of your grocery store.
A Great Dessert with Any Meal
Oh Henry Bars make a great dessert with any meal. If you’re looking for a delicious precursor to this chocolate and peanut butter treat, check out these dinner ideas:
- Sweet and Spicy Slow Cooker Meatballs
- Slow Cooker Cheese Tortellini Soup
- Steak Salad with Blue Cheese and Avacados
- Meat and Cheese Tray
How to make Oh Henry Bars (Scotharoos)
Ingredients
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 cup white Karo Syrup
- 1 cup crunchy peanut butter
- 5 cups Rice Krispie Cereal (generic crispy rice cereal works great)
- 1 cup butterscotch chips
- 1 cup chocolate chips
Instructions
- In a large sauce pan, bring sugar and syrup to a boil over medium high heat.
- Remove from heat and add peanut butter and rice krispies to the pan, gently stir until rice krispies are completely coated.
- Press mixture into a 9x13 pan lined with cooking spray.
- Melt together the butterscotch and chocolate chips in a glass bowl in the microwave, stir every 30 seconds.
- Spread the melted chocolate butterscotch mix over the top of the rice krispies and let the chocolate cool completely at room temperature before cutting into bars.
Christy says
Those sound and look delicious!! Definitely gonna have to try these!
Holly says
O my goodness, I will literally have to beat myself from eatting them ALL. thanks for sharing…im off to bake 🙂
Mamawags says
we've always called these scotcheroos!
Angela reid says
Can you please tell me what White Karo syrup is in the oh Henry bars please.
Emily says
It is the same as white corn syrup.
Ailisa says
Can I know the substitute for the white Karo syrup & Butterscotch chips,pls??…I’m not able to find these 2 items here in Malaysia’s shelves…the picture alone makes me want to try out the recipe
Emily says
I’m not sure on the butterscotch chips, but Karo syrup is the same as white corn syrup.
Debbie Wise says
The recipe I have calls for 4 c. of Special K cereal…..I LOVE that version. I use the one w/ choc. chunks in it.
Megan says
How long does it take to cool? How long does it take to make these delicious treats? Do you need to place these in a fridge?
Favorite Family Recipes says
They take about 15 minutes to prepare (waiting for the mixture to boil takes the most time). You probably want to cool for 30 minutes to an hour. You can place in the refrigerator to speed up the process. Hope this helps!
mollyD says
I only use half the amount of chocolate and butterscotch chips. It’s too gooey otherwise.