Description
Hot Buttered Cheerios is a warm, comforting snack that combines toasted Cheerios coated in a buttery cinnamon-sugar mixture. This quick and easy recipe transforms a simple cereal into a flavorful treat perfect for cozy mornings or anytime snacking.
Ingredients
Scale
Dry Ingredients
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon table salt
- 4 cups Cheerios cereal
Wet Ingredients
- ½ cup salted butter, sliced
- 1 ¼ teaspoon pure vanilla extract
Instructions
- Prepare the Cinnamon Sugar Mixture: In a small bowl, combine the granulated sugar, ground cinnamon, and table salt. Stir these ingredients together until they are well blended, creating a fragrant cinnamon sugar mix.
- Melt the Butter: Place a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add the sliced salted butter and allow it to melt completely, stirring occasionally to ensure it does not brown or burn. Once melted, stir in the pure vanilla extract to enhance the flavor.
- Toast the Cheerios: Add the 4 cups of Cheerios cereal to the skillet with the melted butter and vanilla. Stir constantly for about 3 to 5 minutes, making sure the Cheerios toast evenly and absorb the buttery mixture without burning. Once toasted, immediately remove the skillet from heat to prevent further browning.
- Coat with Cinnamon Sugar: Sprinkle the prepared cinnamon sugar mixture over the toasted Cheerios. Stir or toss the cereal thoroughly to make sure all pieces are evenly coated with the cinnamon sugar for a sweet and spicy flavor.
- Cool and Serve: Spread the coated Cheerios out to cool completely at room temperature. This allows the butter and cinnamon sugar coating to set, giving the snack its characteristic texture and flavor. Serve once fully cooled.
Notes
- Use a nonstick skillet to avoid the butter and Cheerios sticking and burning.
- Stir continuously when toasting Cheerios to ensure even browning and avoid scorching.
- You can adjust the cinnamon and sugar levels to taste for a milder or stronger flavor.
- Allow the mixture to cool completely for the best crunchy texture before storing in an airtight container.
- This snack is best enjoyed within 2-3 days for freshness.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 7 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: Hot Buttered Cheerios, Toasted Cheerios, Buttered Cereal Snack, Cinnamon Sugar Cheerios, Easy Snack Recipe
