hot buttered Cheerios
Hot Buttered Cheerios is a quick and easy '80s snack made with simple ingredients for a warm, buttery treat. Choose from plain, cinnamon sugar, or savory ranch flavors.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 0.33 cup salted butter sliced into pats
- 4 cups plain Cheerios cereal
- 0.5 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 0.25 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 ounce dry ranch dressing mix for savory variation
Instructions
Preparation Steps
- Add the sliced butter to a 12-inch nonstick skillet over medium heat. Stir occasionally with a wooden spoon or silicone spatula until the butter is completely melted. Remove the skillet from heat.
- Add the Cheerios to the skillet and stir to completely coat with melted butter. Serve while warm for the plain version.
- For cinnamon sugar version, melt the butter as above, then stir in vanilla extract until incorporated. Add Cheerios and stir to coat.
- Transfer buttered Cheerios to a large mixing bowl. In a small bowl, combine granulated sugar and ground cinnamon. Sprinkle over Cheerios and stir thoroughly to coat evenly.
- For ranch version, melt butter as instructed, add Cheerios and stir to coat. Sprinkle dry ranch dressing mix over Cheerios and stir thoroughly.
- Serve all variations warm for best taste.
Notes
This easy snack is perfect for quick treat time or party nibbles. Try all three variations to find your favorite!
Nutrition
Serving: 200gCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 120gProtein: 120gFat: 120gSaturated Fat: 120gPolyunsaturated Fat: 120gMonounsaturated Fat: 120gTrans Fat: 120gCholesterol: 120mgSodium: 120mgPotassium: 120mgFiber: 120gSugar: 120gVitamin A: 120IUVitamin C: 120mgCalcium: 120mgIron: 120mg
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