Description
A delightful recipe for Mini Doughnut Hot Buttered Toasted Cheerios that combines crispy toasted cereal coated in a buttery cinnamon sugar glaze, perfect for a sweet snack or breakfast treat with an optional chocolate chip twist.
Ingredients
Scale
Dry Ingredients
- 2 cups Cheerios cereal
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 cup mini chocolate chips (optional)
Wet Ingredients
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter (1/2 stick)
- 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
Other
- Cooking spray or additional butter for greasing
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent sticking.
- Prepare Cereal: Measure 2 cups of Cheerios cereal in a large mixing bowl and set aside.
- Melt Butter: Gently melt 1/4 cup unsalted butter in a small saucepan over low heat, then remove from heat once fully melted.
- Create Coating Mixture: Stir powdered sugar, ground cinnamon, and vanilla extract into the melted butter until the mixture is smooth and well combined.
- Coat Cheerios: Pour the butter mixture over the Cheerios in the bowl and gently toss to evenly coat every piece.
- Arrange on Baking Sheet: Spread the coated Cheerios in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet. If desired, sprinkle the mini chocolate chips evenly on top.
- Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, stirring halfway through to ensure even toasting until the Cheerios are golden brown and crispy.
- Cool: Remove from the oven and allow the toasted Cheerios to cool for a few minutes on the baking sheet.
- Serve: Transfer the cooled toasted Cheerios to a serving dish and enjoy as a snack or breakfast treat.
Notes
- Stir the Cheerios halfway through baking to prevent burning and achieve even toasting.
- Mini chocolate chips are optional; they add extra sweetness and a melty texture.
- Use parchment paper or greasing to prevent sticking on the baking sheet.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container to maintain crispiness.
- Adjust cinnamon quantity to taste for more or less spice.
