Description
Hot Buttered Cinnamon Cheerios is a quick and delicious snack that combines the classic tastes of butter and cinnamon with crunchy Cheerios.
Ingredients
Scale
- 55 g granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 0.25 teaspoon table salt
- 115 g salted butter, sliced
- 1.25 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
- 120 g Cheerios cereal
Instructions
- Combine the granulated sugar, ground cinnamon, and table salt in a small bowl. Stir thoroughly to ensure even distribution.
- In a large nonstick skillet set over medium heat, melt the salted butter completely. Stir in the pure vanilla extract until aromatic.
- Add the Cheerios cereal to the skillet, continuously stirring for 3 to 5 minutes until the cereal is evenly toasted and fragrant. Remove from the heat promptly.
- Sprinkle the cinnamon sugar mixture evenly over the toasted cereal and toss thoroughly to achieve complete coating.
- Allow the coated cereal to cool entirely at room temperature before portioning for serving.
Notes
- This recipe is best enjoyed fresh but can be stored in an airtight container for a few days.
- Adjust the sweetness by changing the amount of sugar as per your taste.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg