Hot Buttered Cinnamon Cheerios
Toasty Cheerios coated in buttery cinnamon-sugar for a quick and irresistible snack.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Snack, Breakfast
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
4 cups plain Cheerios cereal
¼ cup unsalted butter
¼ cup granulated sugar
1 tsp ground cinnamon
Pinch of salt (optional)
Instructions
Melt butter: In a large skillet over medium heat, melt butter until fully liquefied.
Add Cheerios: Pour Cheerios into the skillet and stir to coat evenly with butter.
Mix sugar & cinnamon: In a small bowl, combine sugar, cinnamon, and salt (if using).
Coat cereal: Sprinkle the cinnamon-sugar mixture over the Cheerios and stir until well coated.
Toast: Continue cooking for 3–5 minutes, stirring frequently, until Cheerios are lightly toasted and fragrant.
Serve: Enjoy warm as a snack or let cool for a crispy treat.
Notes
Extra flavor: Add a pinch of nutmeg or pumpkin spice for seasonal variation.
Make-ahead: Store cooled cereal in an airtight container for up to 1 week.
Sweetener swap: Use brown sugar or coconut sugar for a deeper flavor.
Party mix idea: Combine cooled Cheerios with pretzels and nuts for a sweet-savory snack mix.
Find it online: https://allrecipesmade.com/hot-buttered-cinnamon-cheerios/
