Potato Chip Cookies
Ingredients
- 1 cunsalted butter
8 ounces room temperature
- 1 cbrown sugar
200 grams
- 1 cgranulated sugar
200 grams
- 2 largeeggs
- 1 tspvanilla extract
5 grams
- 2 ½ call-purpose flour
325 grams
- 1 tspbaking soda
5 grams
- ½ tspsalt
3 grams
- 2 ccoarsely crushed potato chips)
113 grams (4 ounces
- 2 cchocolate chips
340 grams
Directions
- 1
Using a large bowl and a hand mixer or the bowl of a stand mixer (with the paddle attachment), cream together the room temperature (not melted!) butter, sugar, and brown sugar. Cream for 2-3 minutes. 1 cup unsalted butter, 1 cup brown sugar, 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2
Mix in the eggs and vanilla. Mix for 1 minute or until well combined. 2 large eggs, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3
Add in the flour, salt and baking soda. Mix until combined. Lastly, mix in the potato chips and chocolate chips. 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon baking soda, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 2 cups coarsely crushed potato chips, 2 cups chocolate chips
- 4
Scoop the dough into balls using a 1 1/2" cookie scoop and place on a parchment paper lined baking sheet. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
- 5
Preheat the oven to 350ºF. Place dough balls 2" apart on a parchment lined baking sheet (or use a silicone baking mat). If you'd like, press a few extra chocolate chips on the top of the dough balls which will make them look pretty after baking.
- 6
Bake for about 11 minutes, or until the cookies are lightly brown around the edges.
- 7
If you'd like the cookies to be perfectly round, use a large round cookie cutter (or a wide mouth mason jar ring) to place over the hot cookie. Use your hand to make quick circles on the pan, which will round out the cookie. You have to do this when the cookies is hot, so work quickly immediately after the cookies come out of the oven.
- 8
Allow the cookies to cool on the pan for 3-4 minutes, then move to a wire rack to cool completely.
Potato Chip Cookies
Similar Recipes
:max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()/__opt__aboutcom__coeus__resources__content_migration__simply_recipes__uploads__2017__05__2017-06-13-ChocolateChipCookies-17-04094386d7514bdebe4a07a67f2849df.jpg)
Ratings & Reviews
Be the First to Rate
Your rating helps others discover amazing recipes. Share your experience and let others know what you think!
About this Recipe
Ready to elevate your cookie game with an unexpected twist? These Potato Chip Cookies combine the irresistible crunch of your favorite salty snack with classic sweet chocolate chip goodness, delivering a truly unique dessert experience that will surprise and delight.
Why This Recipe Works
The magic of these Potato Chip Cookies lies in their brilliant fusion of sweet and salty, creating a flavor profile that's surprisingly addictive. By folding coarsely crushed potato chips into a rich, buttery chocolate chip cookie dough, you achieve a delightful texture contrast and a savory counterpoint that perfectly balances the sweet sugars and gooey chocolate.
What to Expect
You'll discover a truly unique cookie experience. Imagine a classic, chewy chocolate chip cookie, rich with butter and the comforting sweetness of brown and granulated sugars, but with an exhilarating twist. Each bite delivers a delightful contrast: the familiar melt of chocolate chips harmonizes with the unexpected, delicate crunch and savory saltiness of coarsely crushed potato chips.
It’s a delightful interplay of textures and flavors that keeps you coming back for more. This dessert offers a satisfyingly complex taste profile, proving that sometimes the best combinations are the most unconventional and easy to make.
Customization & Variations
While classic potato chips are excellent, feel free to experiment! You can use plain rippled potato chips for an even more pronounced crunch. For the chocolate, swap out the semi-sweet chocolate chips for milk chocolate, white chocolate, or even a blend to customize the sweetness. You could also explore different chip brands for subtle flavor nuances.
Serving & Context
These cookies are ideal for a bustling bake sale, a festive Christmas cookie platter, or simply as an easy cookie recipe to share with friends. They're a fantastic conversation starter and a guaranteed crowd-pleaser, perfect for any occasion where you want to offer something deliciously different.