Description
Hot Buttered Cheerios is a warm, comforting snack that combines toasted Cheerios with a rich butter and cinnamon sugar coating. This easy stovetop recipe infuses the classic cereal with buttery goodness and a hint of cinnamon, perfect for a cozy treat or an elevated breakfast.
Ingredients
Scale
Dry Ingredients
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon table salt
Wet Ingredients
- ½ cup salted butter, sliced
- 1 ¼ teaspoon pure vanilla extract
Main Ingredient
- 4 cups Cheerios cereal
Instructions
- Combine Sugar Mixture: In a small bowl, mix together the granulated sugar, ground cinnamon, and table salt until well combined to create the cinnamon sugar blend.
- Melt Butter and Add Vanilla: Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium heat and melt the sliced salted butter completely. Once melted, stir in the pure vanilla extract to infuse the butter with flavor.
- Toast Cheerios: Add the 4 cups of Cheerios to the skillet. Stir constantly for about 3 to 5 minutes, allowing the Cheerios to become nicely toasted and coated with the buttery mixture. Be careful not to burn them.
- Coat Cheerios with Cinnamon Sugar: Remove the skillet from heat. Sprinkle the toasted Cheerios with the cinnamon sugar mixture. Stir or toss thoroughly to ensure every piece is evenly coated with the cinnamon sugar.
- Cool and Serve: Spread the coated Cheerios out to cool completely, which will allow the coating to set, before serving as a warm, crunchy snack.
Notes
- Use a nonstick skillet to prevent sticking and easy stirring.
- Stir constantly while toasting to avoid burning.
- Ensure the Cheerios cool completely to maintain crispness.
- This snack is best enjoyed fresh but can be stored in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
- For a dairy-free version, substitute butter with plant-based margarine or coconut oil.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: Hot Buttered Cheerios, toasted Cheerios recipe, buttery cereal snack, cinnamon sugar Cheerios, easy stovetop snack
