Mini Donut Hot Buttered Cheerios with Cinnamon Sugar
Mini Donut Hot Buttered Cheerios are a quick, cozy snack made by toasting plain Cheerios in butter and coating them with cinnamon sugar. They deliver the nostalgic taste of mini donuts in a crunchy, skillet-made treat.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: 6 snack-sized servings
- Category: Snack
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
- 4 cups plain Cheerios cereal
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Place a large skillet over medium heat and melt the butter, swirling to coat the bottom.
- Stir in the vanilla extract and let it gently bubble to release its aroma.
- Add the Cheerios and stir constantly for 3–5 minutes, toasting them until coated and lightly crisped.
- In a small bowl, mix together the granulated sugar, cinnamon, and salt.
- Remove the skillet from heat and immediately sprinkle the cinnamon sugar over the warm cereal. Toss to coat evenly.
- Spread the cereal onto a baking sheet or tray and let it cool completely to crisp up before serving or storing.
Notes
- Use multigrain Cheerios for extra texture and nutrition.
- Replace half the sugar with brown sugar for a deeper flavor.
- Add mini chocolate chips once cooled for a dessert-like version.
- Cool fully before storing to maintain crunchiness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/6 recipe
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 140mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
