German Chocolate Scotcharoos

Name: German Chocolate Scotcharoos
Prep time: 10 min
Total time: 10 min
Yield: 24
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 cup corn syrup; 1/2 cup sugar; 1/4 cup brown sugar; 1 cup rich chocolate frosting; 6-7 cups puffed rice cereal; 3/4 cup German chocolate cake mix; 1 16 oz can caramel frosting; 1/2 cup coconut; 1/2 cup chopped pecans

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German chocolate meets Krispy bars in these easy scotcharoos!

With these German Chocolate Scotcharoos, you’re going to love this simple twist on a classic treat.

This recipe for scotcheroos may not be traditional but it is delicious. This recipe is so easy that even the kids can help with making them. The puffed rice cereal gets mixed into the corn syrup, a little sugar, and chocolate frosting to create chocolate scotcheroos that are ready for the caramel coconut and pecan frosting on top. Every bite will remind you of a German chocolate cake.

What is German Chocolate?

German chocolate is a type of chocolate made to be a little sweeter than semi-sweet chocolate. It contains a mixture of ingredients that cause it to turn out quite rich and tasty in various chocolate-baked goods such as a German chocolate cake. Since its creation, it’s a fabulous type of chocolate you can even find in baking bars in your grocery store’s baking aisle.

In this recipe for scotcheroo bars, we use german chocolate cake and a can of chocolate frosting to give us a sweet rice cereal mixture. Then we make a simple coconut frosting on top so that the looks and tastes mimics a german chocolate cake.

Ingredients

Corn syrup
Granulated sugar
Brown sugar
Canned rich chocolate frosting
Puffed rice cereal
German chocolate cake mix
Canned caramel frosting
Coconut
Chopped pecans

For the exact amounts needed, please see the recipe card below.

This scotcharoo recipe combines two fabulous desserts; krispy treats and German chocolate cake!

How to Make German Chocolate Scotcheroos

Coat the inside of a 9×13 baking dish with nonstick cooking spray and then set it aside.
In a large saucepan, combine your corn syrup, sugar, and brown sugar.
Heat over medium heat until the sugar dissolves and the mixture comes to a low boil.
Remove the pan from the heat.
Stir in the chocolate frosting.
Stir in the puffed rice cereal and dry cake mix until fully combined. If needed, stir in more cereal, 1/2 cup at a time, to thicken the mixture if it is too runny.
Pour the mixture into your prepared pan and allow the bars to set completely.
Pour out the caramel frosting into a microwave-safe bowl and heat for 10-15 seconds or until soft.
Stir in the coconut and pecans.
Spread the frosting over the bars.
Allow the frosting to set before slicing and serving.
Enjoy!

FAQs

How long are scotcheroos good for?

Your scotcheroos can be stored in an airtight container for up to 1 week at room temperature.

Why are my Scotcheroos so hard?

Unfortunately, this can happen if you let your melted sugar mixture get too hot. Do not let your sugar come to a full boil, or else it will result in a hard consistency when cooled, just like a lollipop. If you think your sugar is boiling or getting too hot, remove it from the heat source immediately.

Can you freeze scotcheroos?

Yes, you can freeze this tasty treat for later. I do recommend having them cut into serving-sized pieces before freezing as it’s much easier to cut at room temperature and makes serving them simpler as well. Keep the bars stored in an airtight container for up to 3 months in the freezer before thawing.

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Yield: 24