Mini Doughnut Hot Buttered Cheerios
Mini Doughnut Hot Buttered Cheerios are a quick and easy snack that transforms plain Cheerios into warm, buttery bites coated in cinnamon sugar. This nostalgic treat tastes like mini cinnamon doughnuts and is ready in under 10 minutes.
- Prep Time: 2 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 7 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Snack
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
- 4 cups plain Cheerios
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Instructions
- In a large skillet, melt butter over medium heat.
- Add Cheerios and stir to evenly coat with melted butter.
- Cook for 3–5 minutes, stirring frequently, until Cheerios are hot and lightly toasted.
- In a small bowl, mix sugar and cinnamon together.
- Remove skillet from heat and sprinkle cinnamon sugar over the Cheerios.
- Stir well to coat evenly.
- Let cool slightly before serving warm or at room temperature.
Notes
- Best when served fresh, but can be stored for a few days.
- Use plain Cheerios for best flavor balance.
- Customize with nutmeg, cocoa, or flavored sugars for variation.
- Supervise kids during cooking—it’s a fun and simple recipe for families.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
