This spin on the classic Rice Krispies Treats is kicked up with the addition of peanut butter, chocolate, Nutella and butterscotch. These delicious no-bake Chocolate Nutella Scotcheroos cookie bars are the perfect answer to those of us who want a little indulgence but don’t want to turn on the oven during this scorching heat. Central Illinois is under another heat wave and with tomorrow’s temperatures heading towards 98 degrees, there is no way I am turning on the oven. When I saw this recipe for scotcheroos with Nutella I knew I had to make them. I LOVE Nutella…it is almost an addiction. I remember the first time I even tried Nutella was on our backpacking trip through Italy and France. I was introduced to Nutella the first morning we stepped foot in Rome. The place that we were staying at served a continental breakfast with giant buttery croissants and soft rolls. They had these little individual packets of Nutella right next to the packets of butter and jam. I had never had or even heard of Nutella before so I was intrigued. I smeared some of the hazelnut spread on one of the croissants and took a bite. It was absolutely incredible! It was all over at that point, I was hooked. When we would walk through the Italian grocery stores I had to laugh when I saw that Nutella was sold in 11 pound jars. Eleven pounds! There was no way I was going to carrying eleven pounds of hazelnut spread in my backpack so instead I settled with the individual packets. I found myself spreading Nutella on every piece of bread I could. When we came back to the United States it was one of the first things I bought at the grocery store. 
Chocolate Nutella Scotcheroos
- 1 cup (200g) sugar
- 1 cup (320g) light corn syrup
- 1/2 cup (130g) creamy peanut butter
- 1/2 cup (130g) Nutella
- 6 cups (200g) rice cereal
- 1 cup (165g) chocolate chips
- 1 cup (165g) butterscotch-flavored chips
- optional: fleur de sel or flaky sea salt
Directions:
- Butter or spray a 9 x 13-inch baking pan.
- Heat sugar and corn syrup in a large saucepan over medium heat, stirring frequently. Bring to a boil. Remove from heat and stir in peanut butter and Nutella. Add the rice cereal and mix until completely coated. Press the mixture into the greased pan, smoothing the top. .
- In a small heat proof bowl, combine chocolate and butterscotch chips. Melt in the microwave in 30 second bursts until completely melted and smooth. Pour over the cereal layer and spread evenly. Sprinkle lightly with salt (if using) and cool until set. Once cool, cut into small bars with a sharp knife.
Yields: 48 servings
Source: adapted from David Lebovitz, Originally adapted from Kellogg’s
i call this a delux rice krispy treat! nutella, butterscotch and pb in one bite!! whoohoo!
Those look like the most delicious Rice Krispies treats ever, this coming from a serious Nutella addict. I went to Italy last month and saw those ridiculous 11 pound Nutella jars… they were INSANE, I wish I’d bought one
uh dude! should have bought 3 or 4
My mom always made Scotcheroos when my brothers and I were growing up. SO good! Pretty sure my brother is addicted to Nutella as well…he should probably get checked out for it. Ha!
I like the addition of butterscotch to the nutella. That probably tastes disgustingly good.
Christina dear, you have to stop!! These look sooo good I cant resist and my figure is going to pay the price… please do something green (not talking about pistacho ice cream or Baklawas)
This monday I made your Brownie-cookie dough-garnache delight for the 2nd anniversary of my son and it was a completly success, thanks!
Love your recipies.
Love the name and the recipe!
Wow…those are some crazy hot temperatures! What a great idea to beat the heat!
Oh, bless! Nutella is amazing. I discovered it when traveling in Europe, too, and luckily (?) was able to buy here when I got back. These scotcheroos look super scrumptious!!
I am so happy for this recipe. I TOTALLY LOVE scotcheroos – and with Nutella! Awesomeness. Thank you thank you!
once again these sound just too good! even my daughter might eat them
btw we had your quinoa stuffed red peppers tonight for dinner – loved by all! thankyou.
Yea!! I am so glad to hear that you enjoyed the quinoa peppers! We have been obsessed with quinoa lately and I have made the bell peppers twice since I posted the recipe!
Wow am I glad they don’t sell 11 pound jars of Nutella over here. That would be dangerous!
These scotcheroos look delicious.
This recipe here should be listed as torture!
I am addicted to Nutella too but to add PB and chocolate chips..
Self control has no use here
Wow these are definitely some kicked up rice krispy treat! Looks amazing. And, who isnt addicted to Nutella?!?
Oh heck yes!! This is amazing…seriously who isn’t addicted to Nutella!
These are goodness upon goodness upon goodness. Great way to amp up a standard Rice Krispy Treat.
Butterscotch & Nutella..and NO BAKE. YUM!!
Nutella and peanut butter together in one delish dessert?!?!?!?!?
I LOVE THIS! <3
This is one loaded up Rice Krispie Treat! Definitely going to have to try it soon =)
I must have them…..they have everything I love in one little bar.
I am bookmarking this recipe IMMEDIATELY! Cheers-R
Scotcheroos are too dangerous to keep in my house, I almost ate half the pan last time I made them
Love the change with nutella!
I think I am in heaven! These look absolutely amazing! I will never forget when I tasted Nutella for the first time either! Jr High French Class making crepes in class, and this was a topping. Oh my!
Yum! I remember something similar from when I was a kid, but I’m pretty sure they didn’t have Nutella!
Oh my goodness!! I love scotcheroos and these sound delicious with Nutella added. What a great idea!
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The only thing this recipe needs is some toasted chopped hazelnuts mixed in. I’m bookmarking this to make for the crowd at Christmas.
gonna try these but with Cocoa Krispies! Yummers!
I am a Nutella addict. A spoonful a day keeps the Xanax away!
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