This post has been updated August 2020. The original recipe was published April 2013.
Sweet, salty, crisp, yet soft inside, these Chocolate Potato Chips are a fun and delicious twist on the beloved Chocolate Chip Cookie.
I decided early this morning to make some cookies for a friend. I had a leftover bag of potato chips and lots of chocolate candies leftover from the Easter holiday. The result were these Chocolate Potato Chip Cookies, which has now become a family favorite recipe.
Today's recipe yields about 2 dozen cookies total.
The secret to getting the crispy exterior and the soft center lies within the butter ratio and bake time. The recipe calls for a cup of butter but make sure it is softened to room temp and that it is unsalted. Having the butter at room temp will allow it to whip evenly once you beat in the sugar and eggs.
A golden rule when baking chocolate chip cookies is to always take them out 2-3 minutes earlier than you normally would, if you want them to stay extra soft. This practice was made famous by Levain Bakery who famously bake their cookies at a very high temperature for a short amount of time. While I did not bake these cookies at a high temp, I only make them about 10 minutes. Just until the edges are golden, but the center isn't quite golden yet. This technique will ensure your cookies have the desire consistency each time.
Now my favorite part- let's talk add-ins. Naturally, you could go the extra step and even turn these into Cowboy Cookies, but I'm a bit of a minimalist. Normally, I just go for plain chocolate chips occasionally, maybe a few added nuts. This time around, I opted for the potato chips which add a nice salty bite and a subtle crunch to the consistency. It is a perfect balance and fun surprise.
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Chocolate Potato Chip Cookies
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 2 1x
Ingredients
- 2 1/4 cups flour
- 2 eggs
- 2 1/2 cups chopped chocolate candy
- 1 cup coarsely crushed potato chips
- 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 3/4 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 tsp. salt
- 1/2 tsp. baking powder
Instructions
- Preheat Oven 350 degrees.
- In a small bowl combine the chopped chocolate and the crushed potato chips.
- In a large bowl combine the flour, salt, baking powder and set aside.
- In a separate bowl combine the butter and sugars and mix with an electric mixer. Add the eggs and continue to mix.
- Slowly, add the chips.
- Next, slowly add the flour.
- Place on parchment paper and bake for 8-10 minutes or until the edges turn golden.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1
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Jay Aguirre says
Whoa, this is like, a combination that I never would have considered. Thanks for the recipe! Gonna have to try it out myself someday.
Heather says
I love the salty sweet flavor combo, so I'm sure I would love these cookies. I have to make them soon!
Yeah Foodie says
What a creative and tasty way to use up some chocolate candy and potato chip! I can't wait to try this myself as it looks delicious
Lisa says
What a unique combination. I’ve never heard of chocolate potato chip cookies before, but I’m very intrigued to give them a try.
Melissa Cushing says
These sound and look soooo good! I am for sure trying this recipe as I have everything that I need to make them and will be back to let you know my thoughts. Looks sooooo good! Thank you for sharing 🙂
Everything Enchanting says
I never knew we could make cookies with potato chips 😳 That sounds interesting! I will try this recipe for sure, looks yummy 😍
Dan "Jay" Reyes says
I've had chocolate chips without the potatoes. I'd like to try your recipe. Thank you for sharing this post 🙂
Eloise says
OMG those look amazing! I'd love to have a few of them right now (it's okay, I already ate dinner so I won't spoil my appetite)... thanks for the recipe ; )
YUM!
Shelley says
Hi, Catherine and Tammy! I'm so excited to find this recipe! It's perfect timing for me because I'm taking my son to college in just a couple of days and have been thinking a lot about what kinds of goodies I can surprise him with, in little care packages, once he's settled in his dorm. I just know he'll go crazy for the sweet-salty flavor combo in these unique cookies! You can bet I'm bookmarking and pinning this - thank you so, so much for a fun little way to send my son a long-distance hug! 🙂
Amanda says
I just love this twist on chocolate chip cookies! The chips add the perfect crunch, and I love that little salty burst.
Aline says
Oh wow! What an interesting combination!!! I'm planning on making these this weekend - can't wait to try!! Thanks for the inspiration!
Eva says
Uhh I love unusual combinations and this chocolate potato chip cookie is right up my alley! We have salty corn snacks dipped in milk chocolate here and I love them, so I would totally buy a batch of these cookies if I were to choose from several flavours.
Kathryn Donangelo says
These Chocolate Potato Chip Cookies are delicious and fun! Love the addition of potato chips and will be making them again!
Veronika says
Wow, that's a fun idea to add potato ships tot he cookies! I think it created a great combo of sweet and salty, need to try it!
Lori | The Kitchen Whisperer says
Mmmm love love love potato chips mixed in with chocolate chip cookies! My Mom would always use the crumbs at the bottom of the bag and toss them into the dough. It just added such an extra special burst of saltiness.
These look so scrumptious and perfect for the weekend!
Sophie says
Both chocolate chips cookies and potato chips are my favorite thing in the world. And your recipe combines both. Thanks a lot for the recipe. Really amazing.
Moop Brown says
I've never seen a cookies recipe with potato chips but this one looks especially tasty and unique!
Erin says
I've been meaning to try potato chip cookies for so long! Your recipe looks delicious. Great tip about taking them out early!