Description
Transform ordinary Cheerios into a sweet and crispy snack, reminiscent of doughnuts, with buttery goodness and a hint of cinnamon.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups Cheerios
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar (for dusting)
- Optional toppings (sprinkles, chocolate drizzle)
Instructions
- Melt the butter in a large skillet over medium heat until golden and fragrant.
- Add brown sugar, cinnamon, and nutmeg to the bubbling butter and stir until combined.
- Mix in the Cheerios, ensuring they are coated with the buttery mixture.
- Continue cooking for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally until crispy and caramelized.
- Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
- Dust with powdered sugar until they look like dreamy doughnuts.
- Serve warm and enjoy!
Notes
Optional toppings like sprinkles or a chocolate drizzle enhance the flavor and presentation. Store leftovers in an airtight container.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg