Description
A quick and delicious recipe to make Cinnamon Toasted Cheerios, perfect for a crunchy, sweet snack with a warm cinnamon flavor. This simple stovetop method coats Cheerios in a buttery vanilla glaze and cinnamon sugar for a delightful treat.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon table salt
Wet Ingredients
- ½ cup salted butter, sliced
- 1¼ teaspoons pure vanilla extract
Cereal
- 4 cups Cheerios cereal
Instructions
- Prepare Cinnamon Sugar Coating: In a small bowl, combine the granulated sugar, ground cinnamon, and table salt. Stir until the mixture is uniform to create the cinnamon sugar blend that will coat the cereal.
- Melt Butter and Add Vanilla: Place a large nonstick skillet over medium heat and add the sliced salted butter. Let it melt completely, then stir in the pure vanilla extract, mixing thoroughly to infuse the butter with flavor.
- Toast the Cheerios: Add the Cheerios cereal to the skillet with the melted butter and vanilla. Stir continuously for 3 to 5 minutes, allowing the cereal to toast evenly and develop a golden color and a pleasant aroma. Once toasted, remove the skillet from the heat.
- Coat with Cinnamon Sugar: Sprinkle the cinnamon sugar mixture over the toasted Cheerios in the skillet. Stir or toss thoroughly to ensure each piece is evenly coated with the cinnamon sugar blend, adding that sweet and spicy flavor.
- Cool and Serve: Let the coated Cheerios cool completely in the skillet or spread out on a tray. This cooling step helps the coating to crisp perfectly, making the snack ready to enjoy.
Notes
- Use a large nonstick skillet to prevent sticking and burning during the toasting process.
- Stir constantly when toasting Cheerios to ensure even coating and prevent burning.
- For a stronger cinnamon flavor, you can increase the cinnamon to 1½ teaspoons.
- Store cooled Cinnamon Toasted Cheerios in an airtight container to maintain crispness.
- Recipe is best enjoyed the same day for maximum crunchiness.
