Crunchy Chocolate Flake Delights
Indulge in these irresistible Crunchy Chocolate Flake Delights! A delightful twist on the classic chocolate chip cookie, these chewy treats are infused with the rich taste of butter, sweet sugars, and frosted corn flakes, adding a satisfying crunch to each bite. You can easily personalize this recipe by swapping in your favorite mix-ins, such as nuts, raisins, or coconut, while ensuring that your total mix-ins add up to at least a cup. Perfect for gatherings, these cookies are guaranteed to disappear quickly, delivering joy with every crunch! Bake a batch and treat yourself and your loved ones to a delightful homemade dessert experience.
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Servings
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Calories
12
Ingredients
Ingredients
Butter
1 cup (softened)
Granulated Sugar
1 cup (measured)
Brown Sugar
1 cup (packed)
Eggs
2 (large)
Vanilla Extract
1 teaspoon (pure)
All-Purpose Flour
2 cups (sifted)
Baking Soda
1 teaspoon (measured)
Baking Powder
1/2 teaspoon (measured)
Salt
1/2 teaspoon (measured)
Rolled Oats
2 cups (old-fashioned)
Frosted Corn Flakes
2 cups (whole flakes)
Chocolate Chips
1 cup (semi-sweet)
Instructions
1
Preheat your oven to 175°C (350°F) and line your cookie sheets with parchment paper to prevent sticking.
2
In a large mixing bowl, use an electric mixer to cream together the butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until the mixture is light and fluffy. This should take about 2-3 minutes.
3
Add the eggs to the mixture one at a time, ensuring to beat well after each addition to ensure even incorporation.
4
Next, mix in the vanilla extract until fully combined.
5
In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
6
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring gently until just combined. Be careful not to overmix, as this can lead to tough cookies.
7
Fold in the rolled oats, frosted flakes, and chocolate chips using a spatula. The dough will be thick and slightly stiff.
8
Using a cookie scoop or your hands, shape the dough into 1-inch balls and place them on the prepared cookie sheets, leaving space between each ball to allow for spreading.
9
Bake in the preheated oven for approximately 10 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown. The centers may appear slightly soft but will firm up as they cool.
10
Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheets for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Nutrition Information
Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
What are Crunchy Chocolate Flake Delights?
Crunchy Chocolate Flake Delights are an irresistible twist on the classic chocolate chip cookie, featuring butter, sugars, and frosted corn flakes for a chewy texture and satisfying crunch.
What temperature should the oven be set to?
The oven should be preheated to 175°C (350°F).
How do I prepare the cookie sheets?
Line your cookie sheets with parchment paper to prevent the cookies from sticking.
How long should I cream the butter and sugar?
Use an electric mixer to cream together the butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar for about 2-3 minutes until light and fluffy.
How should the eggs be added?
Add the eggs to the mixture one at a time, ensuring you beat well after each addition for even incorporation.
What amount of butter is required?
The recipe calls for 1 cup of softened butter.
How much vanilla extract is used?
Use 1 teaspoon of pure vanilla extract.
How should I prepare the dry ingredients?
In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
How much flour is needed?
You will need 2 cups of sifted all-purpose flour.
Why shouldn't I overmix the cookie dough?
Be careful not to overmix the dry and wet ingredients as this can result in tough cookies.
What type of oats are recommended?
The recipe uses 2 cups of old-fashioned rolled oats.
What kind of cereal is used in this recipe?
The recipe calls for 2 cups of whole frosted corn flakes.
What type of chocolate chips should I use?
Use 1 cup of semi-sweet chocolate chips.
How do I incorporate the oats and flakes?
Fold in the rolled oats, frosted flakes, and chocolate chips using a spatula until combined.
What size should the dough balls be?
Shape the dough into 1-inch balls using a cookie scoop or your hands.
Should I leave space between the cookies on the sheet?
Yes, leave space between each dough ball to allow for spreading during the baking process.
How long do the cookies need to bake?
Bake the cookies in the preheated oven for approximately 10 minutes.
How can I tell when the cookies are finished baking?
The edges of the cookies should be golden brown.
Why do the centers look soft when I remove them from the oven?
The centers may appear soft initially but will firm up naturally as the cookies cool.
What is the cooling process?
Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheets for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Can I add nuts to this recipe?
Yes, you can swap in nuts as a mix-in as long as the total mix-ins add up to at least one cup.
How much baking soda is required?
The recipe requires 1 teaspoon of measured baking soda.
What is the amount of baking powder needed?
Use 1/2 teaspoon of measured baking powder.
Is salt included in the ingredients?
Yes, the recipe calls for 1/2 teaspoon of measured salt.
How much brown sugar should I use?
Use 1 cup of packed brown sugar.
What amount of granulated sugar is needed?
The recipe requires 1 cup of measured granulated sugar.
How many eggs are used in this recipe?
The recipe calls for 2 large eggs.
Are these cookies suitable for gatherings?
Yes, they are perfect for gatherings and are guaranteed to disappear quickly.
Can I add coconut to these cookies?
Yes, coconut is a suggested mix-in you can use to personalize the recipe.
Can I add raisins to this recipe?
Yes, raisins can be swapped in as a mix-in according to your preference.