Description
These Mini Doughnut Hot Buttered Cheerios are the perfect quick snack when you’re craving something sweet and crunchy. Coated in warm butter and toasted to perfection, the Cheerios are then sprinkled with a delicious cinnamon-sugar mixture, giving them a doughnut-like flavor in every bite. The contrast of the buttery crunch and the sweetness of the cinnamon-sugar makes this snack irresistible.
Ingredients
4 cups Cheerios
¼ cup salted butter
¼ teaspoon pure vanilla extract
¼ cup granulated sugar
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Salt to taste (optional)
Instructions
In a small bowl, mix together the cinnamon and sugar, then set aside.
In a large skillet, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the vanilla extract and stir well.
Add the Cheerios to the skillet, tossing to coat them evenly in the butter. Cook for about 3 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the Cheerios are lightly toasted.
Remove from heat and sprinkle the cinnamon-sugar mixture evenly over the Cheerios, tossing to coat thoroughly.
Allow the Cheerios to cool for a few minutes before serving. Add a pinch of salt to taste if desired. Enjoy this simple, sweet, and crunchy snack!
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
Nutrition
- Calories: 150