Description
This Mini Donut Hot Buttered Cheerios recipe transforms a simple bowl of Cheerios into a deliciously sweet, cinnamon-coated snack. With a buttery vanilla glaze and a hint of warm spices, these toasted cereal bites are perfect for parties, snacking, or a fun twist on a classic breakfast cereal.
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
- Mix Cinnamon Sugar: In a small bowl, combine ¼ cup granulated sugar, 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon, and ¼ teaspoon salt. Stir until well combined to create your cinnamon sugar coating.
- Melt Butter & Add Vanilla: Place ½ cup salted butter slices in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Melt the butter completely, then stir in 1¼ teaspoons pure vanilla extract for added aroma and flavor.
- Toast Cheerios: Add 4 cups Cheerios cereal to the skillet. Stir constantly for about 3 to 5 minutes until the Cheerios become nicely toasted and slightly golden. Remove the skillet from heat immediately to prevent burning.
- Coat Cheerios: Sprinkle the toasted Cheerios evenly with the cinnamon sugar mixture. Stir or toss thoroughly to ensure every piece is fully coated with the sweet cinnamon blend.
- Cool Completely: Spread the coated Cheerios out to cool completely before serving. This step ensures they stay crunchy and delicious.
Notes
- Make ahead: Cool completely before storing 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 refrigeration as it adds moisture and reduces crunch.
- If too soft, re-crisp by tossing Cheerios in a dry skillet for 1-2 minutes.
- Use plain Cheerios to avoid overly sweet flavors and faster burning.
- Stir frequently while toasting to achieve even color and avoid burning.
- Cool completely to maintain crunchiness.
- Optional seasoning variations include nutmeg, pumpkin spice, or cayenne for extra flavor dimension.
- Double the batch for parties—they tend to disappear quickly!
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 190
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
