Butterscotch No-Bake Cookies

📜 Collection: The Loraine Collection | ✍️ Attribution: Unknown | 📂 Category: Desserts A wonderfully simple and quick no-bake cookie featuring a sweet and salty blend of butterscotch and peanut butter. These crunchy treats are easily prepared with Frosted Flakes and require minimal effort.


Prep TimeCook TimeInactive / Chill TimeYield / Servings
10 mins5 mins30 mins65 cookies

🔪 Key Equipment

  • double boiler
  • cookie sheets
  • wax paper
  • mixing spoon

Ingredients

MeasurementsIngredientsPrep / Notes
22 oz totalButterscotch Chips2 small packages
1 cupChunky Peanut Butterroom temperature
3 cupsSugar Frosted Flakescereal

Instructions

Step 1: Prepare and Melt

  1. Line cookie sheets with wax paper.
  2. In the top of a double boiler, melt the 22 oz butterscotch chips and 1 cup chunky peanut butter together over low heat, stirring until the mixture is smooth and glossy.

Step 2: Combine and Chill

  1. Remove the mixture from the heat.
  2. Gently fold in the 3 cups sugar frosted flakes until they are evenly coated, being careful not to crush the cereal flakes.
  3. Drop by teaspoonfuls onto the prepared wax paper and chill in the refrigerator until the cookies are firm to the touch.

💡 Make-Ahead & Storage: Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 week to maintain crunch.


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