Description
These Mini Doughnut Hot Buttered Cheerios are a delightful twist on a classic snack, combining the beloved flavors of cinnamon and sugar with crunchy toasted Cheerios. Quick and easy to make, this recipe is perfect for a sweet treat or a fun topping for your favorite desserts.
Ingredients
Scale
Cheerios:
- 4 cups Cheerios cereal
Hot Butter Mixture:
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
Cinnamon-Sugar Coating:
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Melt the Butter: In a large skillet over medium heat, melt the butter.
- Add Cheerios: Add the Cheerios to the skillet and stir until evenly coated.
- Toast Cheerios: Cook for 2 to 3 minutes, stirring frequently, until lightly toasted and fragrant.
- Add Flavor: Remove from heat and stir in the vanilla extract.
- Prepare Coating: In a small bowl, mix the sugar, cinnamon, and salt.
- Coat Cheerios: Sprinkle the cinnamon-sugar mixture over the warm Cheerios and toss to coat evenly.
- Serve: Let cool slightly before serving.
Notes
- For a fun twist, try using flavored Cheerios like honey nut or cinnamon.
- These make a great snack or topping for ice cream.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 160mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
