Description
Cinnamon sugar cheerios delight brings sweet nostalgia to breakfast tables with its crispy, caramelized coating. Childhood memories mingle with simple ingredients, creating a quick morning treat that delights both kids and adults alike.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 4 cups plain Cheerios cereal
- ¼ cup sugar
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
Binding Ingredient:
- ¼ cup (4 tablespoons) salted butter
Instructions
- Warm a skillet over medium heat, allowing butter to gently liquefy and create a light, frothy surface.
- Pour Cheerios into the buttery pan, using a spatula to ensure each piece receives an even, glossy coating.
- Allow the cereal to toast and transform, stirring periodically to prevent burning and promote uniform golden coloration.
- Monitor the Cheerios carefully, watching for a delicate crispness and light amber hue that signals perfect toasting.
- Immediately transfer the hot, buttered Cheerios to a mixing bowl and shower with a fragrant blend of cinnamon and sugar.
- Toss the mixture vigorously, guaranteeing every morsel is generously dusted with the sweet, aromatic coating.
- Let the treat rest momentarily to allow the sugar to slightly crystallize and adhere to the toasted Cheerios.
- Serve while still warm, offering a delightful crunch and a comforting, sugary embrace that tantalizes the taste buds.
Notes
- Timing matters hugely when browning butter and Cheerios to prevent burning.
- Constant stirring ensures even coating and prevents sticking or uneven caramelization.
- Using fresh, high-quality ground cinnamon enhances the overall flavor profile dramatically.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 180 mg
- Fat: 9 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 34 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 20 mg