Description
A quick and easy snack made by coating Cheerios in a buttery cinnamon sugar mixture, then baking until crispy and delicious.
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 cups Cheerios cereal
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 250°F (120°C).
- Melt butter in a small saucepan over low heat, then stir in sugar, cinnamon, and salt until combined.
- Place Cheerios in a large bowl and pour the butter mixture over them, tossing gently to coat evenly.
- Spread the coated Cheerios in a single layer on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Bake for 15 minutes, stirring halfway through, until lightly toasted.
- Let cool completely on the baking sheet before serving. Store in an airtight container.
Notes
For extra crunch, you can add a cup of chopped pecans or almonds with the Cheerios before coating.
Nutrition
- Calories: 170
- Sugar: 14g
- Fat: 8g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Protein: 2g