Description
This Mini Donut Hot Buttered Cheerios recipe offers a delightful twist on classic cereal by toasting Cheerios in buttery vanilla and sprinkling them with a cinnamon sugar mixture for a warm, sweet snack that’s perfect for breakfast or anytime craving a crispy, flavorful treat.
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
- Combine Cinnamon Sugar Mix: In a small bowl, thoroughly mix the granulated sugar, ground cinnamon, and table salt until evenly blended.
- Melt Butter with Vanilla: Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium heat and add the sliced salted butter. Stir occasionally until the butter is completely melted. Then, stir in the pure vanilla extract to infuse the butter with a rich, aromatic flavor.
- Toast Cheerios: Add the Cheerios cereal to the skillet. Stir constantly for 3 to 5 minutes, allowing the cereal to get nicely toasted and absorb the buttery vanilla mixture without burning. Once toasted, remove the skillet from heat.
- Coat with Cinnamon Sugar: Immediately sprinkle the cinnamon sugar mixture over the hot toasted Cheerios. Stir or toss well to fully coat every piece evenly with the sweet and spiced topping.
- Cool Before Serving: Spread the coated Cheerios on a sheet or plate and let them cool completely. This lets the coating set and provides the perfect crispy texture before enjoying the snack.
Notes
- Use a nonstick skillet to prevent the Cheerios from sticking and burning during toasting.
- Monitor closely while toasting to avoid over-browning the cereal.
- Once coated, spread Cheerios in a single layer to cool evenly and maintain crispiness.
- Store any leftovers in an airtight container to keep them fresh and crunchy for several days.
- You can adjust the cinnamon or sugar amount to taste for a spicier or sweeter finish.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: Mini Donut Cheerios, Buttered Cheerios, Cinnamon Sugar Cheerios, Toasted Cereal Snack, Sweet Breakfast Cereal
