Mini Doughnut Hot Buttered Cheerios Recipe
These Mini Doughnut Hot Buttered Cheerios are a delightful snack made by toasting Cheerios in butter and vanilla, then coating them with a cinnamon-sugar mixture. This quick and easy recipe creates a warm, sweet treat that is perfect for a cozy snack or a fun twist on your favorite cereal.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Snack
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients
- 4 cups Cheerios
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- Salt to taste (optional)
Wet Ingredients
- 1/4 cup salted butter
- 1/4 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
Instructions
- Prepare Cinnamon Sugar: In a small bowl, mix the ground cinnamon and granulated sugar together thoroughly and set aside. This will be used to coat the Cheerios after toasting.
- Melt Butter and Add Vanilla: Place a large skillet over medium heat, add the salted butter, and allow it to melt completely. Once melted, stir in the pure vanilla extract to infuse the butter with flavor.
- Toast Cheerios: Add the 4 cups of Cheerios to the skillet with the butter and vanilla, stirring to coat all the cereal pieces evenly. Cook for approximately 3 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the Cheerios are lightly toasted and fragrant.
- Coat with Cinnamon Sugar: Remove the skillet from heat and immediately sprinkle the cinnamon-sugar mixture over the toasted Cheerios. Stir well to ensure an even coating of the sweet mixture on all the Cheerios.
- Cool and Serve: Allow the coated Cheerios to cool for a few minutes so the sugar mixture sets slightly. Once cooled, enjoy your warm, mini doughnut-flavored hot buttered Cheerios as a snack or dessert.
Notes
- Use salted butter to balance the sweetness; unsalted butter may require adding a pinch of salt if desired.
- For a richer flavor, consider using real vanilla bean paste instead of extract.
- Watch the Cheerios carefully while toasting to prevent burning; lower heat if necessary.
- These snack Cheerios are best enjoyed fresh but can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days.
- Adjust the sugar and cinnamon quantities to suit your sweetness preference.
Keywords: Cheerios snack, cinnamon sugar Cheerios, toasted Cheerios, buttered Cheerios, quick snack, sweet snack
