Crunchy Potato Chip Cookie Recipe: Sweet and Salty Treat

Sweet and salty come together in this amazing Potato Chip Cookie Recipe. Don’t knock it til you try it!

If you love the contrast of sweet and salty, these cookies are for you. The crunchy bits of potato chip tucked into a classic chocolate chip cookie deliver a satisfying texture and an addictive flavor combination.

Those tiny broken chips at the bottom of the bag are perfect for this recipe — no waste and lots of crunch.

Potato Chip Cookies

I first spotted this idea in an old family cookbook and, at first, thought it was a novelty. Once I tried a batch, I understood why it stuck around: the salty potato chip pieces complement the sweet cookie and chocolate perfectly. I updated the original with a modern chocolate-chip-cookie approach and the result is a buttery cookie with pockets of crunch and melty chocolate.

These cookies are simple to make and a fun twist if you already enjoy classic chocolate chip cookies. They’re great for using up extra chips and make an unexpected hit at gatherings.

Ingredients

Check your pantry — you may already have everything you need.

• ½ cup unsalted butter, softened (1 stick)
• ½ cup white granulated sugar
• ¼ cup light brown sugar, packed
• 1 large egg, at room temperature
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
• ½ teaspoon baking powder
• ½ teaspoon salt (omit if chips are very salty)
• 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips or chunks
• 2 cups crushed plain potato chips (about 4 cups whole chips)

How to make these Potato Chip Cookies

This recipe follows the familiar steps of a classic chocolate chip cookie, with the addition of potato chips folded in at the end. The chips add a crispy contrast to the soft cookie interior.

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a cookie sheet with parchment paper or a silicone mat.
2. In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter, white sugar, and brown sugar with a mixer on low until combined. Mix in the vanilla and then add the egg, blending until smooth.
3. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and mix just until a dough forms. Avoid overmixing.
4. Stir in the chocolate chips, then gently fold in the crushed potato chips with a spatula. Folding helps keep larger chip pieces intact for better texture.
5. Use a medium cookie scoop (or a heaping teaspoon) to portion dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing cookies about 2 inches apart.
6. Bake 10–12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden and the centers have set. Remove from the oven and let cookies rest on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a cooling rack.

Tips for the best potato chip cookies

• Choose plain, salted potato chips for the best balance. Salt-and-vinegar or heavily seasoned chips will overpower the cookie.
• If you like a more pronounced sweet-and-salty contrast, sprinkle a pinch of coarse salt on top of each cookie just before baking.
• Use a silicone mat or parchment for easy removal and cleanup.
• If you prefer a chewier cookie, reduce bake time slightly and allow the cookies to finish setting on the hot pan after removing them from the oven.

Potato Chip Cookie Variations

This base recipe is very versatile. Try these swaps or additions:

• Replace semi-sweet chips with dark chocolate for a more intense chocolate flavor.
• Add peanut butter chips or butterscotch chips for a different sweetness profile.
• Fold in chopped nuts for extra crunch and flavor contrast.
• Use kettle-cooked chips for an extra crunchy bite, or reduced-fat chips if you prefer.

How to store potato chip cookies

Once completely cooled, store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days. For longer storage, freeze the baked cookies in a freezer-safe container or bag for up to 3 months. Thaw to room temperature before serving.

More cookie recipes

Try other favorite cookies for variety: chocolate chip walnut, amaretto chocolate chip, oatmeal raisin, or frosted sugar cookie bars.

If you make these potato chip cookies, leave a comment and let others know how they turned out — feedback is always appreciated.

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