Have you ever tried using potato chips in a dessert? Today, let’s explore a unique and delightful treat: Potato Chip Cookies! This recipe is easy to make with simple ingredients, offering a perfect combination of crispy texture and sweet flavor. Whether you’re baking for family, friends, or just yourself, these cookies are sure to impress!
Ingredients For Potato Chip Cookies Recipe
Shortening: 1 cup
Brown sugar: 1 cup
White sugar: 1 cup
Flour: 2 cups
Baking soda: 1 teaspoon
Vanilla extract: 1 teaspoon
Eggs: 2
Crushed potato chips: 1 cup
Chopped pecans: ½ cup
Instructions
Prepare the Base Dough
In a large mixing bowl, cream together the shortening, brown sugar, white sugar, and eggs. Beat until the mixture is smooth and creamy.
Incorporate Dry Ingredients
Sift the flour and baking soda together, then gradually add to the creamed mixture. Add the vanilla extract and mix until fully combined.
Add Potato Chips and Pecans
Gently fold in the crushed potato chips and chopped pecans. Make sure the ingredients are evenly distributed throughout the dough. For the best texture, don’t crush the potato chips too finely—leave some pieces for a delightful crunch!
Shape the Cookies
Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Drop teaspoons of dough onto the sheet, leaving enough space between each cookie. Lightly press each cookie with a fork to flatten it slightly.
Bake to Perfection
Preheat your oven to 350°F (180°C). Bake the cookies for 10-15 minutes or until they turn a beautiful golden brown. Once baked, transfer the cookies to a cooling rack and let them cool completely.
Why You’ll Love Potato Chip Cookies
- Unique Flavor: The combination of sweet cookie dough and salty potato chips creates an addictive balance of flavors.
- Crunchy Texture: Potato chips and pecans add an irresistible crunch to every bite.
- Simple Ingredients: You probably already have most of these ingredients in your pantry!
Tips for Extra Delicious Cookies
- Use thick, crunchy potato chips for the best texture.
- Add some chocolate chips for extra sweetness or a touch of shredded coconut for a tropical twist.
- Chill the dough for 30 minutes before baking to help the cookies hold their shape better.
This weekend, whip up a batch of potato chip cookies for a fun and unique treat. They’re crispy, sweet, and sure to become a family favorite. Happy baking! 😊
Potato Cookies
Equipment
- Mixing bowls For combining wet and dry ingredients.
- Hand Mixer or Stand Mixer To cream the shortening, sugars, and eggs.
- measuring cups and spoons For accurate measurements of all ingredients.
- Rubber Spatula or Wooden Spoon For folding in potato chips and pecans.
- Baking Sheet To bake the cookies.
- Parchment Paper To line the baking sheet and prevent sticking.
- Fork To flatten the cookie dough slightly before baking.
- Cooling Rack To cool the cookies evenly after baking.
- Cookie Scoop For evenly portioned cookies.
- Sifter To ensure dry ingredients like flour and baking soda are lump-free
Ingredients
- 1 Cup Shortening
- 1 Cup Brown Sugar
- 1 Cup White Sugar
- 2 Cups Flour
- 1 tsp Baking Soda
- 1 tsp vanilla
- 2 eggs
- 1 Cup Crushed Potato Chips
- ½ Cup Chopped Pecans
Instructions
- Cream shortening, sugars, and eggs until creamy.
- Add remaining ingredients and mix well
- Drop teaspoons onto cookie sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Slightly flatten with a fork.
- Bake at 350° for 10-15 minutes.
Hi Kelly, I’m sitting here eating one of your potato chip cookies. Omg It’s definitely a winner. I’m a 74 year old lady who loves to cook. I feed half the town. I cook and bake every day and it’s just me and my husband so I feed a lot of people. They call me the food fairy lol. I watch y’all all the time. Great recipes ❤️
Can butter be used? What is meant by “shortening “?
I don’t have a printer or computer so this sound so good I’m just gonna write it down and put it in my notebook. Yummy 😋 thank you Kelly for sharing these reciepes with us. God Bless You and Your Family. Prayers for all!! 🙏 ❤
Do you sell cookies for people?
no mam. I just like to make them.