Description
Mini Doughnut Hot Buttered Cheerios is a quick and delicious snack featuring Cheerios coated in a warm mixture of melted butter, vanilla, cinnamon, and sugar. The lightly toasted cereal gets a sweet, buttery glaze reminiscent of mini doughnuts, perfect for an indulgent treat or snack.
Ingredients
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Main 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
- Mix Cinnamon and Sugar: In a small bowl, combine the ground cinnamon and granulated sugar. Set this mixture aside for later use.
- Melt Butter and Add Vanilla: Heat a large skillet over medium heat and melt the salted butter. Once melted, stir in the pure vanilla extract to infuse the butter with flavor.
- Toast the Cheerios: Add the Cheerios to the skillet and stir so they are evenly coated with the butter and vanilla mixture. Cook for about 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 evenly over the Cheerios. Toss thoroughly to ensure each piece is well coated.
- Cool and Serve: Let the coated Cheerios cool for a few minutes to allow the sugar mixture to set slightly. Serve and enjoy your sweet, buttery snack!
Notes
- You can adjust the amount of cinnamon and sugar to taste for a spicier or sweeter flavor.
- Use salted butter to enhance the flavor, but add a pinch of salt if you have unsalted butter.
- Serve once cooled slightly to avoid burning your mouth with hot butter.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container to retain crispiness.
- For a gluten-free option, ensure Cheerios packaging is labeled gluten-free.
