Mini Donut Hot Buttered Cheerios
A buttery, cinnamon-spiced snack that transforms Cheerios into mini donut-style treats. Lightly toasted cereal coated in a cozy cinnamon-sugar blend for sweet, crunchy indulgence.
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 350kcal
Ingredients
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup salted butter, sliced
- 1¼ teaspoons pure vanilla extract
- 4 cups Cheerios cereal (mini donut size preferred)
Instructions
- Mix the dry ingredients: In a small bowl, combine sugar, cinnamon, and salt.
- Melt the butter: Place butter in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat until melted.
- Add vanilla extract: Stir vanilla extract into melted butter.
- Toast the Cheerios: Add Cheerios to the skillet, stir constantly for 3-5 minutes until fragrant.
- Coat with cinnamon sugar: Remove skillet from heat, sprinkle dry mixture over Cheerios and stir thoroughly.
- Cool and serve: Spread on parchment paper to cool and crisp.
Notes
Use mini donut-shaped Cheerios for authentic texture
Store in an airtight container for up to 3 days
Test sweetness - adjust cinnamon/sugar ratio to taste
Store in an airtight container for up to 3 days
Test sweetness - adjust cinnamon/sugar ratio to taste