Pan Fried Churro Cheerios (Cinnamon Sugar Cheerios)
These Churro Cheerios are an easy stovetop cinnamon sugar snack made by pan frying plain Cheerios in butter until golden, then coating them in a warm cinnamon sugar mixture. Ready in about 10 minutes, this quick cereal recipe delivers a crunchy, buttery treat that tastes like churros.
Servings: 4 cups
Calories: 240kcal
Ingredients
- ½ cup butter 1 stick
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 4 cups plain original Cheerios
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Instructions
- Place a large skillet over medium-high heat and melt the butter completely. Use a wide skillet so the cereal has room to toast evenly instead of steaming. Remove the pan from heat once melted.
- Stir the vanilla extract into the melted butter while the pan is off the heat. Adding it off heat prevents the vanilla from burning and losing flavor.
- Add the Cheerios and stir thoroughly until every piece is coated in the butter mixture.
- Return the skillet to medium-high heat and toast the cereal for about 5 minutes, stirring constantly. Do not walk away during this step. The butter helps the cereal brown quickly, and it can go from golden to burnt fast if not stirred continuously. The Cheerios should look lightly toasted and smell warm and nutty.
- In a small bowl, mix together the sugar and cinnamon until evenly combined.
- Remove the skillet from heat and immediately sprinkle the cinnamon sugar mixture over the hot cereal. Toss well so the coating sticks to the warm, buttery surface. Adding the cinnamon sugar while the cereal is hot ensures even coverage.
- Spread the coated Cheerios in a single layer on parchment paper and allow them to cool completely, about 30 minutes. Do not store while warm. Sealing them too early traps moisture and softens the crunch.
Notes
Store completely cooled churro Cheerios in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 1 week. Keep away from humidity to maintain crisp texture.
Nutrition
Serving: 0.75cups | Calories: 240kcal