Butterscotch Crispy Treats

Instructions

1. 1

   Preheat your oven to 180°C (350¿aF) and line an 18x18cm baking tray with parchment paper.

2. 2

   In a large saucepan, melt the butter, brown sugar, and golden syrup over low heat, stirring occasionally.

   Tip: Be patient, as this step can take about 10-15 minutes.

3. 3

   Once the butter has melted, bring the mixture to the boil, then reduce the heat to medium and simmer for about 5 minutes.

   Tip: The mixture should form a thick, syrupy consistency.

4. 4

   Remove the saucepan from the heat and stir in the butterscotch syrup and vanilla extract until well combined.

5. 5

   In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, salt, and crisp rice cereal.

6. 6

   Add the peanut butter and mix until the ingredients form a smooth dough.

   Tip: If the mixture is too dry, add a little more butterscotch syrup.

7. 7

   Press the dough into the prepared baking tray.

   Tip: Make sure to get the dough evenly distributed.

8. 8

   Drizzle the melted butter and butterscotch mixture evenly over the dough.

9. 9

   Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown.

   Tip: Let the treats cool in the tray for 10 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

10. 10

    Once cool, melt the dark chocolate chips in a double boiler or in the microwave in 30-second increments, stirring between each interval.

11. 11

    Dip each treat into the melted chocolate, then place them on a piece of parchment paper to set.

    Tip: If the chocolate is too thick, reheat it slightly.