Description
Mini Doughnut Hot Buttered Cheerios are a fun and addictive snack where buttery, toasted Cheerios are coated in a sweet cinnamon-sugar blend, delivering the nostalgic flavors of a mini doughnut in every crunchy bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups plain Cheerios cereal
- 1/4 cup butter
- 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Instructions
- In a small bowl, mix together granulated sugar and ground cinnamon; set aside.
- In a large skillet, melt butter over medium heat; add vanilla extract and stir to combine.
- Stir in Cheerios, coating them evenly with butter. Cook for 3-5 minutes, stirring frequently, until the cereal is lightly toasted.
- Remove skillet from heat and pour cinnamon-sugar mixture over Cheerios; toss well to coat evenly.
- Allow mixture to cool completely before serving and enjoying.
Notes
- Use plain Cheerios for the best flavor balance.
- Toast carefully to avoid burning the butter or cereal.
- Allow to cool completely for optimal crispiness.
- Store in an airtight container to maintain freshness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 110mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 19g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 15mg