Potato Chip Cookies

The ideal blend of sweet and salty, potato chip cookies are a delectable (if surprising) treat. To make these melt-in-your-mouth cookies, simply cream butter and sugar, then whisk in a few other ingredients (including, yes, crushed potato chips) and bake. Don’t knock it till you’ve tried it! These potato chip cookies will be a hit at every potluck dinner, barbecue or picnic you bring them to. 

Ingredients for Potato Chip Cookies

• Butter: Use room temperature butter (but not melted butter).
• Sugar: The sugar offsets the saltiness of these cookies.
• Vanilla extract: Vanilla extract does a great job of enhancing the different flavors.
• All-purpose flour: Learn how to measure flour correctly so the texture of these cookies is on point.
• Crushed potato chips: Classic Lay’s are great to use here.
• Chopped walnuts: Feel free to leave these out if you like, but we enjoy the nutty crunchiness that chopped walnuts bring to this potato chip cookie recipe.

Directions

Step 1: Cream the butter and sugar

Preheat the oven to 350°F. In a large bowl, cream the butter and sugar until light and fluffy, five to seven minutes.

Step 2: Add in the other ingredients

Beat in the vanilla, then gradually add the flour to the creamed mixture and mix well. Stir in the potato chips and walnuts.

Step 3: Prepare to bake

Drop the mixture by rounded tablespoonfuls onto ungreased baking sheets, about 2 inches apart. Bake the cookies for 10 to 12 minutes or until they’re lightly browned. Let them cool for two minutes before removing them from the pans to wire racks.

Potato Chip Cookie Variations

• Add chocolate chips or M&M’s: A little chocolate would be mighty tasty in these cookies.
• Swap nuts for dried fruit: Use raisins or another dried fruit in place of nuts.

How to Store Potato Chip Cookies

Store the cookies in an airtight container at room temperature. They’ll last at least three to four days like this (if you can refrain from eating them all at once, that is).

Can I freeze the dough for potato chip cookies?

Yes, you can opt to either freeze the dough balls before baking, or freeze the cookies after you bake them. Use a freezer-safe container with a tight-fitting lid, and place a piece of parchment paper between layers to keep the cookies from sticking to one another. (See more of our tips on how to freeze cookies.)

Potato Chip Cookie Tips

How do I make sure my potato chip cookies have the right texture?

Take the time to cream the ingredients in the order shown in the recipe to achieve the right texture.

Can I use any kind of chips to make these cookies?

We wouldn’t, as this would really change the flavor profile. (Can you imagine using barbecue or salt and vinegar chips in this recipe? Ick!)

Is it possible to overbake potato chip cookies?

Yes, and it’s easy to do, since these cookies are pale in color. Adhere closely to the cooking time in this potato chip cookies recipe to ensure you don’t overbake them.