Description
Mom-Mom’s Potato Chip Cookies are a delightful twist on classic cookies, blending the salty crunch of Lay’s Classic potato chips with a buttery, sweet dough. These cookies offer a unique texture with a perfect balance of sweet and salty flavors, baked to a golden perfection and perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 cups potato chips (preferably Lay’s Classic), crushed
Wet Ingredients
- 2 sticks unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 egg yolk
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Crush Potato Chips: Place the potato chips in a Ziploc bag and crush them by hand until they become small flakes. Set aside for later use.
- Cream Butter and Sugar: In a mixing bowl using a stand or hand mixer, cream the softened unsalted butter and granulated sugar together until the mixture is light and fluffy. This ensures a soft texture in your cookies.
- Add Egg Yolk and Vanilla: Beat in the egg yolk and vanilla extract on medium speed until fully incorporated, making sure the mixture is smooth and homogeneous.
- Incorporate Flour and Chips: Gradually add the all-purpose flour to the mixture in small increments, blending well each time. Finally, fold in 1 cup of the crushed potato chips gently into the dough to evenly distribute the salty crunch.
- Chill Dough: Cover the prepared cookie dough and refrigerate it for 1 hour. Chilling helps the cookies hold their shape and develops flavors.
- Preheat Oven and Prepare Sheets: Heat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line two cookie sheets with parchment paper, making sure not to add any oils or greases.
- Shape and Bake Cookies: Form the chilled dough into 1-inch balls and arrange them spaced on the parchment-lined cookie sheets. Bake for 15 to 20 minutes until the edges turn golden. The cookies will look soft and light but will firm up as they cool.
- Cool and Store: Allow the cookies to cool completely on a wire rack before serving. Store any leftovers in an airtight container for up to 5 days to maintain freshness.
Notes
- Use Lay’s Classic potato chips for the best salty crunch and flavor.
- Do not grease the cookie sheets; parchment paper prevents sticking without extra fat.
- Chilling the dough is essential for texture and better handling.
- Cookies will be soft when fresh out of the oven but will firm upon cooling.
- Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (approximately)
- Calories: 140
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 110mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
