Spicy Cheerio Snack

Budget Snack Recipes

3 Tbsp. margarine 1/4 cup sugar 3/4 tsp. ground cinnamon 1/4 tsp. ground allspice 3 cups Cheerios or your favorite O-cereal

A batch of Spicy Cheerio Snack, a bowl of chex mix and it's a party waiting to happen. Or at least a healthy after-school snack. Yield: 3 cups Stovetop Instructions Heat a skillet over low heat; melt margarine in skillet. Stir in sugar, cinnamon and allspice; mix well. Gradually add the cereal, stirring until all the cereal is evenly coated. Cook 3 minutes, stirring constantly. Spread on waxed paper to cool. Store in airtight container. Microwave Instructions In a large microwave-safe bowl, heat margarine on high for 45 sec. Stir in sugar, cinnamon and allspice. Mix well. Gradually add cereal, stirring until all pieces are evenly coated. Microwave on High for 1:30 to 2:00 min., stirring every 30 seconds. Spread on waxed paper to cool. Store in airtight container. Enjoy! -Diana

Submitted by Diana Bogue
Contributed on: Thursday June 14th, 2007 and modified on Monday April 7th, 2008