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Crunchy Potato Chip Cookies

By Denise Pare-Watson

I have been making Crunchy Potato Chip Cookies for many years. These little cookies have a story behind them.  When I was first married, we were snowed in for most of the winter in a little town called Ripley (believe it or not!).  There was so much snow that it was as high as the power lines.  The County had to add extensions onto the snow blowers in order to blow the snow up and over the top of the power lines. That winter went down in the history of Bruce County.  There were even T-shirts made that were emblazoned with the slogan “I survived the winter of 1977”.

Crunchy Potato Chip Cookies

My Mom always said that a sign of a good cook is making something out of nothing.  During that epic winter, the local grocery stores often ran a little low on supplies since deliveries were so disrupted.  One had to get a little creative when you needed to make something for the local events in that very tight knit community.  I still had a little flour, sugar and butter and the remnants from a bag of potato chips in my pantry, and that is how my Crunchy Potato Chip Cookie recipe came to be. 

Freshly baked Crunchy Potato Chip Cookies

Nowadays, I make these cookies because they are unique and crispy with a not-too-sweet and somewhat savoury taste.  They are a great addition to a cheese or dessert platter.  The added bonus is that you can have that crunch without the use of nuts.

Crunchy Potato Chip Cookies

CHEF TALK:  These cookies are fun to make with kids, as they are simple and easy to make, require very few ingredients, and are ready to bake right away. It seems that there are always enough chips left in the snack bowl to make these cookies. You only need 1/2 cup of crushed potato chips.

CHEF TIP:  If you use gluten-free flour blend for these cookies, they will remain quite light in colour. If you are making the cookies for someone who is able to tolerate dairy, add 1 tablespoon of skim milk powder – this helps to brown the cookie dough in the oven. For dairy-free cookies, substitute coconut butter for the butter.

Yield:  22 – 24 cookies (15 g each) at 1 ½” diameter

INGREDIENTS:

  • ¼ cup butter, softened
  • ¼ cup shortening
  • ¼ cup granulated sugar or organic cane sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla bean paste
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour or gluten-free flour blend (I use Bob’s Red Mill 1 – 1 gluten-free Baking Flour)
  • ½ cup well crushed potato chips

METHOD:

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F/325°F (if using a convection oven).
  2. Cream the butter and shortening with sugar until light and fluffy.
  3. Add the vanilla bean paste.
  4. Add the flour and crushed potato chips.
  5. Scoop onto a parchment lined baking sheet (small scoop = 1 tablespoon each).  Alternatively, chill the dough and then roll into small balls and place on a parchment lined baking sheet, spacing 2 inches apart (the cookies will spread slightly).
  6. Bake in the preheated oven for 12 – 15 minutes.  Cool on the tray and then store in an airtight container for up to one week or freeze for longer storage.
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Denise Paré-Watson

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  1. Colleen says

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    What a great story, Denise! I can’t imagine that much snow, but I love the resourcefulness of having to use what you have. Potato chips are a surprise ingredient in a cookie, but, I can really see how it would work so well. Sweet and salty is a favourite combo for me and I think these would be a huge hit. Saving for my next baking session. Thanks for sharing this creative recipe! Great recipe, can’t wait to try!

    • Denise Pare-Watson says

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      Yes, that was quite the winter, for sure, Colleen. It is funny how these little cookies have been a favourite of everyone who has tried them over the years. I am looking forward to hearing what you think if you try them. Thanks so much for your lovely comments. 🙂

  2. Jo Vanderwolf says

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    Yes…. add potato chips to eeeeeeverythang! Not that I needed another reason to love cookies, BUT you have given me one. 🙂 Pinning for later!

    • Denise Pare-Watson says

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      Potato chips are a unique ingredient, aren’t they, Jo? They are handy if you have to make a nut-free cookie with a bit of crunch. How do you suppose potato chips would work in your wonderful donut varieties?

  3. Elaine says

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    Love your story, Denise! I know four little kids who would LOVE these cookies. Who am I kidding? So would I. Pinned.

    • Denise Pare-Watson says

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      Thanks so much, Elaine! Our four little kids love them, so I am sure your little ones would, too. The big people love them too. Thanks for visiting Urbnspice. 🙂

  4. Fouzia Husainy says

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    Such a novel idea to make these cookies with potato chips to give not only the crunch but also the savoury taste. I sure would like to give them a try. Thanks for sharing.

    • Denise Pare-Watson says

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      Thanks so much, Fouzia! I think that you will really enjoy the sweet yet savoury taste of these little cookies. 🙂

  5. Yvonne Langen says

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    I would literally never have thought of this idea. I’ll have to give it a try. Also, really liked your Ripley pun – made me laugh.

    • Denise Pare-Watson says

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      I am glad that I tickled your funny bone, Yvonne! Thanks for your cute comment – you made me smile, too! 🙂 Living in Ripley was very interesting – a very tiny village yet the friendships that were formed there were precious and endearing. As far as this cookie recipe: it is a unique yet delicious little cookie. Let me know if you try it!

  6. Terri says

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    Denise – I LOVE this! I’m from Winnipeg, MB Canada where we had many snow storm survival t-shirts made so I can totally relate! But this is outstanding! Potato chips are my weakness and I’m completely weak at the knees thinking about them combined with cookie stuff. You’re my hero!

    • Denise Pare-Watson says

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      Thanks so much, Terri! I didn’t know that you are from Winnipeg – my daughter has recently been transferred there due to her husband’s work. She has related many stories since then about snowstorm survival skills (especially with two wee ones in tow!). I am so delighted that I tickled your love of potato chips with this recipe. Please let me know if you try them – I cannot wait to hear what you think, given your fondness for this snack. 🙂 Cheers!

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