Description
This Mini Donut Hot Buttered Cheerios recipe transforms simple Cheerios into a delightful, cinnamon-sugar coated treat that’s perfect for snacking. Toasted in butter and vanilla, then dusted with a warm cinnamon sugar blend, these crunchy bites are quick to make and perfect for parties or a cozy snack.
Ingredients
Scale
Dry Ingredients
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon table salt
Wet Ingredients
- ½ cup salted butter, sliced
- 1¼ teaspoons pure vanilla extract
Main Ingredient
- 4 cups Cheerios cereal
Instructions
- Prepare Cinnamon Sugar Mix: In a small bowl, combine the granulated sugar, ground cinnamon, and table salt. Stir until the ingredients are well mixed to create the cinnamon sugar coating.
- Melt Butter and Add Vanilla: Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium heat and add the sliced salted butter. Once the butter has fully melted, stir in the pure vanilla extract, mixing well to blend the flavors.
- Toast Cheerios: Add the Cheerios cereal to the skillet with the melted butter and vanilla. Stir constantly for 3 to 5 minutes to toast the Cheerios evenly and impart a golden, slightly toasted aroma. Remove the skillet from heat once done.
- Coat Cheerios: Sprinkle the toasted Cheerios with the cinnamon sugar mixture. Stir or toss thoroughly to ensure every piece is evenly coated in the cinnamon sugar blend.
- Cool Before Serving: Allow the coated Cheerios to cool completely in the skillet or on a tray, which will help them become crisp and perfect for snacking. Serve once cool.
Notes
- Make ahead: Cool completely, then store in a sealed container up to 1 day in advance.
- Storage: Keep in an airtight container or zip bag at room temperature for up to 3 days.
- Avoid refrigerating: Refrigeration adds moisture and reduces crunchiness.
- If too soft: Re-crisp by heating in a dry skillet for a minute or two.
- Use plain Cheerios: Flavored varieties toast faster and can become overly sweet.
- Stir frequently during toasting: Prevents burning and ensures even toasting.
- Cool completely for best crunch.
- Experiment with seasonings: Try nutmeg, pumpkin spice, or cayenne for variation.
- Make a double batch: These treats disappear quickly at gatherings!
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 140mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
