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Hot Buttered Cinnamon Cheerios Recipe

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Hot Buttered Cinnamon Cheerios is a warm, comforting snack that combines the sweetness of cinnamon sugar with the rich flavor of melted butter and vanilla, perfectly coating toasted Cheerios cereal for a delightful treat.

Ingredients

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Dry Ingredients

  • 55 g granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 0.25 teaspoon table salt

Wet Ingredients

  • 115 g salted butter, sliced
  • 1.25 teaspoons pure vanilla extract

Main Ingredient

  • 120 g Cheerios cereal

Instructions

  1. Mix Cinnamon Sugar: Combine the granulated sugar, ground cinnamon, and table salt in a small bowl. Stir thoroughly to ensure even distribution of all dry ingredients.
  2. Melt Butter and Add Vanilla: In a large nonstick skillet set over medium heat, melt the sliced salted butter completely. Once melted, stir in the pure vanilla extract until the mixture is aromatic and well combined.
  3. Toast Cheerios: Add the Cheerios cereal to the skillet and continuously stir for 3 to 5 minutes. This toasts the cereal evenly, bringing out a fragrant aroma. Remove the skillet from heat promptly to avoid burning.
  4. Coat with Cinnamon Sugar: Sprinkle the prepared cinnamon sugar mixture evenly over the toasted cereal. Toss thoroughly in the skillet or bowl to ensure each piece is coated in the sweet cinnamon blend.
  5. Cool and Serve: Allow the coated cereal to cool entirely at room temperature. Once cooled, portion into serving sizes and enjoy as a satisfying warm snack.

Notes

  • Using salted butter enhances the flavor balance with a slight savory contrast to the cinnamon sugar.
  • Stir continuously while toasting to prevent the Cheerios from burning.
  • For a nuttier flavor, you can add a handful of chopped nuts during the toasting step.
  • Store leftovers in an airtight container once cooled to maintain freshness for up to 3 days.

Keywords: cinnamon Cheerios, buttered cereal, toasted Cheerios, warm snack, cinnamon sugar cereal

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