Sweet and Spicy Hot Buttered Cheerios Snack Mix
Hot Buttered Cheerios are so tasty and a perfect crunchy snack mix! Made with toasted cheerios, butter, sugar and a hint of salt. Whether it’s a movie night or afternoon cravings, this snack is always a hit!
Servings: 12
Ingredients
- 5 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1½ tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
- ¾ teaspoon seasoned salt Lowry’s or Penzey’s work well
- 3 cups Cheerios
- 3 cups Honey Nut Cheerios
- 2 teaspoons granulated sugar
Instructions
- Set the oven to 200°F and place oven rack to center position.
- Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat.5 tablespoons unsalted butter
- Stir in Worcestershire sauce and seasoned salt.1½ tablespoons Worcestershire sauce, ¾ teaspoon seasoned salt
- Turn heat to medium-low. Add Cheerios and stir.3 cups Cheerios, 3 cups Honey Nut Cheerios
- Continue stirring until cereals are coated and begin to brown, for about 3-4 minutes. Butter and Worcestershire sauce should be completely absorbed and cooked down.
- Sprinkle sugar over the cereal and stir.2 teaspoons granulated sugar
- Continue cooking and stirring another 1-2 minutes. Be careful not to burn the cereal.
- They are done once the sugar has dissolved and caramelized.
- To ensure the cereal is completely dried out, spread the cereal onto a rimmed baking sheet and bake in a 200°F oven for 10 minutes (stir after 5 minutes).
- Pour the buttered Cheerios onto a sheet of aluminum foil and cool to the touch.Keep any leftovers in an airtight container or zipper bag.
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Nutrition
Calories: 85kcal | Carbohydrates: 8g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 12mg | Sodium: 227mg | Potassium: 84mg | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 490IU | Vitamin C: 2.6mg | Calcium: 46mg | Iron: 3.6mg