Cheerios loaded with hot butter and covered in a yummy mixture of cinnamon and sugar! A delicious homemade sweet treat that only takes 5 minutes to prepare.
These crunchy mini donuts are a fun and easy snack to make for any occasion. A great replacement for popcorn on family movie night or anytime you want something sweet and delicious to munch on! My kids love them and I can’t help but eat at least half the batch before they even cool down.
Crunchy, sweet, and satisfying!
Ingredients
- 4 cups Cheerios Cereal
- 1/4 cup butter
- 1/4 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup white sugar
- 1 tsp cinnamon
Step 1In a large skillet, melt half a stick of butter over low heat and then stir in ¼ teaspoon of vanilla extract.
Step 2Pour about 4 cups of Cheerios into the melted butter and mix well. Continue to cook and stir for 3-4 minutes until the cereal is well coated in the butter.
Step 3Transfer the buttered Cheerios to a large bowl and slowly pour in the sugar and cinnamon. Toss well until the cereal is evenly coated.
These buttered Cheerios can be enjoyed right away or stored in an airtight container for later once they’ve cooled down. It’s hard to resist eating them right away! The sweet and crunchy combination is addicting.
This quick and easy homemade snack is a great way to satisfy your sweet tooth with very little effort.
Hot Buttered Mini Donut Cheerios
Ingredients
- 4 cups Cheerios
- 1/4 cup butter
- 1/4 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup white sugar
- 1 tsp cinnamon
Instructions
- In a large skillet, melt the butter over low heat and then stir in the vanilla extract.
- Pour the cereal into the melted butter and mix well. Continue to cook and stir for 3-4 minutes.
- Transfer the buttered Cheerios to a large bowl and slowly pour in the sugar and cinnamon. Toss well until the cereal is evenly coated.
- These buttered Cheerios can be enjoyed right away or stored in an airtight container for later once they’ve cooled down.
Notes
If you like this easy snack recipe, you’re going to love these Peanut Butter Cheerio Bars! 🙂
