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Mini Doughnut Hot Buttered Cheerios: A Quick and Delicious Treat

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  • Author: Amy
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 5 minutes
  • Total Time: 15 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings
  • Category: Snack
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

Mini Doughnut Hot Buttered Cheerios are a quick and delightful snack that combines crispy cereal with a cinnamon-sugar coating, creating a sweet and satisfying treat perfect for any occasion.


Ingredients

1/4 cup butter

1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract

4 cups Cheerios™ or Cinnamon Cheerios™ cereal

1/4 cup white sugar

1 teaspoon ground cinnamon


Instructions

  1. Melt the Butter: In a large skillet, melt the butter over low heat. Stir in the vanilla extract. Keep the heat low to prevent burning, about 2 minutes.
  2. Cook the Cereal: Add the Cheerios to the skillet and cook for 5 minutes, stirring often, until golden and fragrant.
  3. Toss with Cinnamon Sugar: Transfer the cereal to a bowl. Mix sugar and cinnamon, then toss with the cereal to coat evenly.
  4. Cool and Serve: Let the cereal cool slightly before serving. Enjoy immediately!

Notes

Chocolate Drizzle: Drizzle melted dark chocolate over the cooled cereal and sprinkle with sea salt.

Peanut Butter Boost: Swap butter for peanut butter and mix in mini marshmallows for a fun twist.

Spicy Kick: Add a pinch of cayenne to the cinnamon for some heat.


Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 190
  • Sugar: 14g
  • Sodium: 130mg
  • Fat: 10g
  • Saturated Fat: 6g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 4g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 22g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 2g
  • Cholesterol: 25mg