Possibly my favorite treat is scotch-a-roos, so I have to say I was incredibly excited when I came across a recipe for gluten free scotch-a-roos.  It is actually just a normal recipe for a gluten free crispy rice.

Gluten Free Scotch-a-Roos Recipe

Ingredients:

• 2 cups corn syrup
• 2 cups sugar
• 2 cups peanut butter
• 1 to 1 1/2 boxes crispy rice (Nature’s Path Crispy Rice)
• Chocolate chips
• Butterscotch chips

Scotch-a-Roos Directions:

1. In a pot combine corn syrup and water.
2. Heat on stove top until the mixture boils and becomes clear.
3. Take the mixture of the heat and add the 2 cups of peanut butter.
4. Stir it constantly until the peanut butter melts.
5. Add the crispy rice.
6. What I do is grease my pan and pour in the crispy rice ahead of time.
7. Then when the liquid part is ready to go I pour it over the rice and mix it in the pan it is going to be sit in.

Frosting Directions:

1. Equal parts chocolate chips and butterscotch chips.
2. Melt them together and frost scotch-a-roos.

[Recipe Courtesy of Celiac Teens]

Growing up, one of my favorite snacks was puppy chow.    Sadly, it wasn’t possible to make a gluten free version……until recently.  A couple of months ago we reported that some chex cereals are now gluten free.   Because of this, why not revisit puppy chow?

Gluten Free Puppy Chow Recipe

Ingredients:

• 9 cups Rice Chex® cereal (gluten free)
• 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
• 1/2 cup peanut butter
• 1/4 cup butter or margarine
• 1 teaspoon vanilla
• 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar

Directions:

1. Into large bowl, measure cereal and set aside.
2. In 1-quart microwavable bowl, microwave chocolate chips, peanut butter and butter uncovered on high for 1 minute and stir.
3. Microwave about 30 seconds longer or until mixture can be stirred smooth.
4. Stir in vanilla.
5. Pour mixture over cereal, stirring until evenly coated.
6. Pour into 2-gallon resealable food-storage plastic bag.
7. Add powdered sugar.
8. Seal bag and shake until well coated.
9. Spread on waxed paper to cool.
10. Store in airtight container in refrigerator.