POTATO CHIP COOKIES

If you love desserts that balance sweet, salty, soft, and crunchy all in one bite, Potato Chip Cookies are about to become your new favorite treat. This classic American cookie takes everything you love about buttery cookie dough and adds a delicious twist with crushed potato chips and rich butterscotch chips. These cookies are easy to make, bake in minutes, and deliver a unique flavor that always surprises guests. Whether you’re preparing a quick dessert for a party or just want something different for your cookie jar, this recipe is simple, fun, and incredibly delicious.

Ingredients

• 1 cup butter, softened
• 1 cup brown sugar
• 1 cup sugar
• 2 eggs
• 2 ¼ cups flour
• 1 tsp baking soda
• 2 cups crushed potato chips
• 1 cup butterscotch chips (or start with 1/2 cup and adjust to taste)

Instructions

• Preheat your oven to 350°F.
• Cream the butter and both sugars together for 2–3 minutes using an electric mixer until fluffy.
• Add the eggs and continue mixing for another 2 minutes.
• Add the flour and baking soda, mixing until fully combined.
• Stir in the crushed potato chips and butterscotch chips until evenly incorporated.
• Scoop the dough into 1-inch balls and place them onto a greased or parchment-lined baking sheet.
• Bake for about 10 minutes, or until the cookies are lightly golden brown.

Serving Tips

• Serve warm for the ultimate soft-and-gooey texture, especially if you used extra butterscotch chips.
• Pair with a glass of cold milk, hot chocolate, or coffee for a perfect sweet-and-salty snack combo.
• Add a scoop of vanilla ice cream and sandwich it between two cookies for an easy cookie ice cream sandwich.
• Crumble the cookies over vanilla pudding or chocolate mousse for added texture.
• Serve on a dessert charcuterie board alongside brownies, pretzels, and fruit for a fun party presentation.

Storage Tips

• Store the cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.
• To keep them soft longer, add a slice of sandwich bread to the container.
• Freeze baked cookies for up to 3 months. Thaw at room temperature when ready to eat.
• Freeze cookie dough balls on a sheet pan, then transfer to freezer bags and bake as needed.
• If freezing dough, add 1 extra minute to the baking time.

Variations

1. Chocolate Chip Potato Chip Cookies
   Replace the butterscotch chips with semi-sweet chocolate chips for a more traditional flavor.
2. Salted Caramel Potato Chip Cookies
   Stir in caramel bits and sprinkle a pinch of flaky sea salt on top before baking.
3. Peanut Butter Potato Chip Cookies
   Add 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter to the dough and replace butterscotch chips with peanut butter chips.
4. White Chocolate Potato Chip Cookies
   Swap butterscotch chips for white chocolate chips for a sweeter, creamier cookie.
5. Pretzel Crunch Cookies
   Replace half the potato chips with crushed pretzels for extra crunch and salt.
6. M&M Potato Chip Cookies
   Add 1 cup mini M&Ms for fun color and extra sweetness.
7. Toffee Potato Chip Cookies
   Add 1 cup toffee bits for caramelized crunch in every bite.
8. Dark Chocolate & Sea Salt Cookies
   Use dark chocolate chunks and finish with a light sprinkle of sea salt after baking.
9. Maple Butterscotch Cookies
   Add 1 teaspoon maple extract for a warm, fall-inspired flavor.
10. Oatmeal Potato Chip Cookies
    Replace 1/2 cup flour with rolled oats for a hearty, chewy texture.
11. Coconut Crunch Cookies
    Add 1 cup shredded sweetened coconut to the dough for a tropical twist.
12. Spiced Potato Chip Cookies
    Add 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon and 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg for a warm spice flavor.
13. Nutty Potato Chip Cookies
    Add 1 cup chopped pecans, peanuts, or walnuts for extra richness and crunch.
14. Espresso Potato Chip Cookies
    Stir in 1 tablespoon instant espresso powder to deepen the flavor and balance the sweetness.
15. Double Chip Cookies
    Use half butterscotch chips and half chocolate chips for a perfectly balanced cookie.

FAQs

1. Can I use any kind of potato chip?
Yes. Regular salted chips work best, but you can use kettle-cooked chips for extra crunch.

2. Can I use flavored chips?
Stick to plain salted chips—flavored chips usually overpower the cookie flavor.

3. Do the potato chips stay crunchy after baking?
They soften slightly but still add a pleasant texture.

4. Can I make the dough ahead of time?
Yes, refrigerate for up to 48 hours or freeze for up to 3 months.

5. Why cream the butter and sugars?
It helps create a lighter, fluffier cookie by incorporating air.

6. Can I reduce the sweetness?
Use fewer butterscotch chips or substitute semi-sweet chocolate chips.

7. Are these cookies chewy or crunchy?
They are soft and chewy with bits of crunchy potato chips throughout.

8. Can I make them smaller or larger?
Yes. Adjust the size as desired and change the bake time accordingly.

9. What if my cookies spread too much?
Refrigerate the dough for 30 minutes before baking.

10. Do I need a mixer?
An electric mixer helps, but you can mix by hand if the butter is softened.

Potato Chip Cookies are the ideal blend of sweet and salty, offering a fun twist on traditional cookie recipes. The butterscotch chips add richness, while the potato chips bring crunch and a hint of salt that balances every bite. Quick to make and even quicker to disappear, these cookies are perfect for any occasion and are sure to impress anyone who tries them.

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