Mini Doughnut Hot Buttered Cheerios Recipe
Mini Doughnut Hot Buttered Cheerios is a delicious and easy-to-make snack or breakfast treat featuring toasted Cheerios coated in a warm, buttery, cinnamon-sugar glaze. This recipe delivers a perfect balance of sweet, buttery, and lightly spiced flavors, making it a delightful twist on classic cereal that can be enjoyed any time of day.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Snack
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 4 cups Cheerios
- 1/4 cup salted butter
- 1/4 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- Salt to taste (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare Cinnamon Sugar: In a small bowl, mix together the granulated sugar and ground cinnamon until well combined. Set this mixture aside to use later.
- 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 a rich flavor.
- Toast Cheerios: Add the Cheerios to the skillet and stir well, ensuring each piece is evenly coated in the buttery vanilla mixture. Cook on medium heat for about 3 minutes, stirring frequently until the Cheerios become lightly toasted and fragrant.
- Coat with Cinnamon Sugar: Remove the skillet from the heat and immediately sprinkle the cinnamon sugar mixture evenly over the warm Cheerios. Stir thoroughly to coat all the pieces uniformly.
- Cool and Serve: Allow the coated Cheerios to cool for a few minutes so the sugar mixture sets slightly. Enjoy your Mini Doughnut Hot Buttered Cheerios as a tasty snack or sweet breakfast treat.
Notes
- Use salted butter to enhance the flavors; if using unsalted butter, consider adding a pinch of salt.
- Be careful not to burn the Cheerios while toasting; keep stirring and monitor the heat.
- This snack is best enjoyed fresh but can be stored in an airtight container for up to 2 days.
- To make it gluten-free, ensure the Cheerios brand used is certified gluten-free.
- Adjust the cinnamon and sugar quantities to suit your taste preference.
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