Tiger Cookies

This recipe has a surprise ingredient of crushed frosted flakes which give the cookies a nice crunch. In some ways, this recipe reminds me of potato chip cookies, but a bit sweeter. I suspect that Mom found this recipe from a Kellogg's Frosted Flakes box. 

These cookies are very easy to make. I followed the directions and used frosted flakes. But other cereals, such as corn flakes, could easily be used to add a nice crunch to the cookies. When I made these cookies, I used dark chocolate chips because that it what I had on hand. I even made a few cookies without the chocolate for certain people who do not like chocolate. The non-chocolate cookies were just as delicious as the chocolate cookies.

Tiger Cookies 

• 3 cups frosted flakes
• 1 tsp. baking soda
• 1/2 tsp. salt
• 1 cup butter, softened
• 1 cup sugar
• 2 eggs
• 1 tsp. vanilla
• 1 cup chocolate chips, melted

Crush frosted flakes down to about one and half cups. Sift together the flour, soda, and salt. In a mixing bowl, combine the butter and sugar; beat until light and fluffy. Add eggs and vanilla; beat well. Add dry ingredients; mix thoroughly. Fold in the crushed frosted flakes. Swirl warm melted chocolate lightly through batter, leaving streaks of chocolate. Drop by spoonful onto ungreased baking sheets. Bake at 375 about 12 minutes or until done. Remove from baking sheet and allow to cool. Enjoy!