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Brown paper bag with fried buttered cheerios tossed in cinnamon sugar.
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Fried Cheerios (Hot Buttered Mini Doughnuts)

Fried Cheerios is an old-school recipe that’s easy to make and fun to eat. These mini hot buttered "doughnuts" tossed in cinnamon sugar are a great after-school snack, perfect for movie night or any time you want a sweet, crunchy snack!
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time5 minutes
Total Time10 minutes
Course: Snack
Cuisine: American
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 1015kcal
Author: Donya Mullins

Ingredients

  • 5 tablespoons salted butter
  • ¼ teaspoon vanilla
  • 4 cups Cheerios
  • ¼ cup granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1 pinch salt - optional

Instructions

  • Add sugar, cinnamon, and salt to a small bowl and mix. Set aside.
  • In a large skillet, melt butter. Add vanilla and stir. Add cereal to butter and toss to coat. Toast Cheerios over medium-high heat for 4-5 minutes.
  • Sprinkle cinnamon sugar over buttered cereal and toss.
  • Let cool, and enjoy!

Notes

  • To make gluten-free - look for gluten-free Cheerios, which are readily available and can be found on the cereal aisle.
  • For leftovers - store the Cheerios in an airtight container to maintain their crunchiness for up to a week.
Nutritional values provided are an estimate and will vary depending on the brands used.

Nutrition

Calories: 1015kcal | Carbohydrates: 113g | Protein: 11g | Fat: 62g | Saturated Fat: 37g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 17g | Trans Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 151mg | Sodium: 868mg | Potassium: 560mg | Fiber: 10g | Sugar: 54g | Vitamin A: 4526IU | Vitamin C: 18mg | Calcium: 337mg | Iron: 24mg