Mini Doughnut Hot Buttered Cheerios Recipe
These Mini Doughnut Hot Buttered Cheerios are a delightful snack that combines the crunch of Cheerios with the sweet, buttery flavor of a mini doughnut. Quick and easy to make, they are perfect for satisfying your craving for a sweet treat.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Snack
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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Cheerios:
- 4 cups plain Cheerios
Hot Buttered Cheerios:
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter
Cinnamon Sugar Mixture:
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- pinch of salt
Instructions
- Melt Butter: In a large skillet over medium heat, melt the butter.
- Prepare Cinnamon Sugar Mixture: In a small bowl, mix together the sugar, cinnamon, and salt.
Add the Cheerios and stir to coat evenly. Continue cooking for 3 to 5 minutes, stirring frequently, until the cereal is lightly toasted and fragrant.
Remove the skillet from heat and immediately sprinkle the cinnamon sugar mixture over the warm Cheerios, stirring well to coat. Let cool slightly before serving warm or at room temperature.
Notes
- For a fun variation, try adding a splash of vanilla extract to the butter before adding the cereal.
- These are best enjoyed fresh but can be stored in an airtight container for up to 2 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 190
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 135mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
