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Chocolate Dipped Scotcheroo Bon Bons

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These delectable Chocolate Dipped Scotcheroo Bon Bons are a super fun seasonal spin on classic Chocolate Peanut Butter Scotcheroos. Decorate the tops with colorful sprinkles and they’re transformed into a sweet treat no one can resist.

Chocolate Dipped Scotcheroo Bon Bons

Chocolate Dipped Scotcheroo Bon Bons

My pantry is always stocked with Karo syrup. for these goodies, light Karo® corn syrup is combined with puffed rice cereal, crunchy peanut butter, mini chocolate chips and chopped peanut butter cups then shaped into bite sized morsels ready for dunking in a warm chocolate candy coating. When Karo invited me to help celebrate the Season of Sweetness to kick start the holiday season, it was an easy decision. I use Karo in so many baking projects to create sweet treats just as my Mother did before me. In desserts like my:

Step-by-step preparation images and ingredients for Scotcheroo Bon Bons

Scotcheroos are a Taste of Nostalgia

I can remember making classic Chocolate Scotcheroos as a girl and I still love them. They were the inspiration for these fun Scotcheroo bon bons which can be decorated with any color sprinkles you like, making them a year-round goodie to make and serve. Are you planning on entertaining this Halloween? Your little monsters will love these mini handheld goodies and since they’re so simple to make, you could even include the kids in your kitchen activities.

Chocolate Dipped Scotcheroo Bon Bons

 

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Chocolate Dipped Scotcheroo Bon Bons

Prep Time20 minutes
Cook Time5 minutes
Cooling time2 hours
Total Time2 hours 25 minutes
Course: Candy, Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: chocolate-dipped-scotcheroo-bon-bons, scotcheroos-recipe
Servings: 48 Bon Bons
Calories: 143kcal
Author: Melissa Sperka

Ingredients

  • 1 cup Karo® Light Corn Syrup
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 1/4 cup extra crunchy peanut butter
  • 6 cups crispy rice cereal
  • 1/2 cup mini semi-sweet chocolate baking chips
  • 1/2 cup finely chopped chocolate peanut butter cups
  • 2 (1 lb) packages chocolate candy coating
  • Seasonal sprinkles

Instructions

  • Line 2 large baking sheets with wax paper. Set aside.
  • In a large heavy bottomed saucepan, melt together the Karo® Light Corn Syrup and sugar.
  • Cook over medium-high heat stirring until the sugar has completely dissolved.
  • Bring the mixture to a boil then remove from the heat. Add the peanut butter stirring until fully incorporated with the syrup.
  • Add the cereal. Mix lightly then add the chocolate chips and chocolate peanut butter cups. Use a large silicone spoon or spatula to mix until combined.
  • Use a 2-oz ice cream scoop to divide the mixture. Shape into balls. Place side by side on the wax paper lined baking sheet. (Spray hands lightly with cooking spray if roiling by hand to prevent sticking)
  • Cool the bon bons completely or chill until firm.
  • Dipping: Melt the chocolate candy coating per the package instructions. Use 2 forks to carefully dip each bon bon in the chocolate returning to the wax paper lined baking sheets.
  • Immediately decorate with sprinkles then allow the chocolate coating to dry completely.
  • Store in an air tight container at room temperature.

Notes

Depending on how the filling is divided, yield may be greater. If yield is greater than 48 an additional (1 lb) package of chocolate candy coating may be needed. (For a total of 3)

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 143kcal | Carbohydrates: 17g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 1mg | Sodium: 43mg | Potassium: 67mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 13g | Vitamin A: 1IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 6mg | Iron: 1mg
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