Description
Potato Chip Cookies combine the salty crunch of ruffled potato chips with the sweetness of chocolate chips in a soft, tender cookie. The unique addition of potato chips adds an irresistible texture and flavor twist, making these cookies a perfect sweet and salty treat for any occasion.
Ingredients
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Cookie Dough
- 1 cup butter, softened
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
Add-ins
- 2 cups lightly crushed ruffled potato chips
- 1 1/2 cups chocolate chips
Instructions
- Cream Butter and Sugars: Using an electric mixer, cream together the softened butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar for 2-3 minutes until the mixture is light and fluffy, ensuring a smooth base for your cookie dough.
- Add Eggs and Vanilla: Incorporate the eggs and vanilla extract into the creamed mixture, mixing thoroughly until well combined, which helps develop the cookie’s structure and flavor.
- Mix in Dry Ingredients: Gradually add the all-purpose flour, baking soda, and kosher salt to the wet ingredients. Gently mix until just combined to maintain a tender cookie texture and avoid overworking the dough.
- Fold in Chips: Carefully fold in the lightly crushed potato chips and chocolate chips to distribute them evenly throughout the dough, adding the signature crunch and sweetness.
- Chill the Dough: Cover the dough and refrigerate for at least 1 hour. Chilling helps prevent the cookies from spreading too much during baking and enhances the flavors.
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two large baking sheets with parchment paper to prevent sticking and promote even baking.
- Portion and Place: Scoop the chilled dough into 1-inch balls and arrange them on the prepared baking sheets, leaving at least 2 inches of space between each cookie to allow for spreading.
- Bake: Bake the cookies in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges begin to brown while the centers remain soft for the perfect chewy texture.
- Cool the Cookies: Remove the cookies from the oven and let them rest on the baking sheets for 3 minutes. Then transfer them to a cooling rack to cool completely before serving.
Notes
- Use ruffled potato chips for the best texture and flavor.
- Chilling the dough is crucial for maintaining cookie shape and enhancing flavors.
- Do not overmix the dough to keep the cookies tender.
- Cookies will keep in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.
- For a twist, try using different types of chocolate chips like semi-sweet, dark, or white chocolate.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
