Description
Hot Buttered Cheerios is a warm, comforting snack or breakfast treat featuring toasted Cheerios coated in a buttery cinnamon sugar glaze. This easy-to-make recipe combines buttery richness with the crunch and warmth of perfectly toasted cereal, making it a delightful way to elevate a simple bowl of Cheerios.
Ingredients
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
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a small bowl, combine the granulated sugar, ground cinnamon, and table salt. Stir well until thoroughly mixed to create a cinnamon sugar blend.
- Melt Butter with Vanilla: Place 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 the Cheerios: Add the 4 cups of Cheerios cereal to the skillet. Stir constantly for 3 to 5 minutes to toast the cereal evenly, until they become nicely golden and slightly crisp. Then remove the skillet from the heat.
- Coat with Cinnamon Sugar: Immediately sprinkle the toasted Cheerios with the prepared cinnamon sugar mixture. Stir or toss thoroughly to ensure every piece is evenly coated with the buttery cinnamon sugar glaze.
- Cool Before Serving: Transfer the coated Cheerios to a serving dish or baking sheet and allow them to cool completely so the coating can set and the cereal retains its crunchy texture.
Notes
- Use a nonstick skillet to prevent sticking and ease stirring while toasting.
- Stir continuously when toasting Cheerios to avoid burning the butter or cereal.
- Allow the cereal to cool fully before serving to ensure the coating hardens for maximum crunch.
- This recipe can be stored in an airtight container for up to 3 days while maintaining freshness.
- For a less sweet version, reduce the sugar by half or adjust cinnamon to taste.
