Hot Buttered Cheerios: 5 Comforting Snack Ideas
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Hot Buttered Cheerios is a warm, comforting snack featuring toasted Cheerios coated in a buttery cinnamon sugar mixture.
- Author: Olivia
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Snack
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon table salt
- ½ cup salted butter, sliced
- 1 ¼ teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 4 cups Cheerios cereal
- In a small bowl, combine the granulated sugar, ground cinnamon, and table salt. Stir until evenly mixed to create the cinnamon sugar coating.
- Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add the sliced salted butter and allow it to melt completely. Stir in the pure vanilla extract.
- Add the Cheerios cereal to the skillet with the melted butter and vanilla. Stir constantly for 3 to 5 minutes until toasted and lightly browned.
- Sprinkle the prepared cinnamon sugar mixture over the toasted Cheerios. Stir or toss to coat evenly.
- Let the coated Hot Buttered Cheerios cool completely before serving.
Notes
- This recipe is perfect for satisfying sweet cravings.
- Great for gatherings or as a simple snack.
- Allow cooling for a crispier texture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg