Description
Mini Donut Hot Buttered Cheerios is a delightful and easy-to-make sweet snack that features toasted Cheerios coated with a warm butter, cinnamon, and sugar blend. This recipe offers a perfect balance of crunchy texture and sweet flavors, reminiscent of mini donuts, making it an excellent treat for breakfast or anytime snacking.
Ingredients
Dry Ingredients
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon table salt
Wet Ingredients
- ½ cup salted butter, sliced
- 1¼ teaspoon pure vanilla extract
Main Ingredient
- 4 cups Cheerios cereal
Instructions
- Mix Cinnamon Sugar: In a small bowl, combine the granulated sugar, ground cinnamon, and table salt. Stir well until all ingredients are evenly mixed to form the cinnamon sugar coating.
- Melt Butter and Add Vanilla: Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium heat and melt the sliced salted butter completely. Once melted, stir in the pure vanilla extract to infuse the butter with flavor.
- Toast the Cheerios: Add the Cheerios cereal to the skillet and continuously stir for 3 to 5 minutes. This process will toast the cereal nicely, enhancing its flavor and crunch. Then remove the skillet from heat to prevent burning.
- Coat with Cinnamon Sugar: Sprinkle the prepared cinnamon sugar mixture over the toasted Cheerios. Stir or toss gently to ensure every piece of cereal is fully coated with the sweet and spiced mixture.
- Cool Before Serving: Allow the coated Cheerios to cool completely in the skillet or a separate dish. Cooling helps the coating set and achieves the signature crunchy texture of this mini donut-flavored snack before serving.
Notes
- Use salted butter for a balanced sweet and salty flavor; unsalted butter can be used but may require an adjustment in added salt.
- Make sure to stir constantly when toasting Cheerios to avoid burning and ensure even toasting.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container to maintain crunchiness for up to 2 days.
- For a stronger vanilla flavor, use high-quality pure vanilla extract.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
