Potato Chip Cookies with Pecan and Chocolate Recipe
These Potato Chip Cookies with Pecan and Chocolate combine salty, sweet, and nutty flavors into a delightfully crunchy and chewy treat. The unique addition of crushed potato chips brings an irresistible texture contrast, while ground pecans add a rich nuttiness. Optional melted chocolate and flaky sea salt enhance the cookies for an elegant finish, making this recipe perfect for a special dessert or a fun twist on classic cookies.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 24 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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Cookie Dough
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- ¾ cup crushed potato chips (ridged or regular)
- ½ cup ground pecans
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
For Flattening
- ¼ cup confectioners’ sugar
For Finishing (Optional)
- Melted chocolate
- Flaky sea salt
Instructions
- Prepare the Dough: In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened unsalted butter and granulated sugar until the mixture is light and fluffy. Add the vanilla extract and continue mixing until combined.
- Add Dry Ingredients: Gradually fold in the all-purpose flour, ground pecans, and crushed potato chips. Mix until just combined to maintain the crunchy texture of the chips.
- Shape the Cookies: Scoop dough balls about 1 to 1.5 tablespoons each and roll them in the confectioners’ sugar to coat. This helps to flatten the cookies slightly as they bake.
- Arrange on Baking Sheet: Place the coated dough balls on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, spacing them approximately 2 inches apart to allow spreading.
- Bake the Cookies: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Bake the cookies for 12-15 minutes or until the edges are lightly golden but the centers remain soft.
- Cool and Finish: Once baked, remove the cookies from the oven and allow them to cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Add Optional Toppings: If desired, drizzle melted chocolate over the cooled cookies and sprinkle with flaky sea salt for a delightful contrast of flavors.
Notes
- Using ridged potato chips will add more texture but regular chips work well too.
- Be careful not to overmix once the flour and chips are added to maintain crunchiness.
- You can substitute pecans with walnuts or almonds if preferred.
- Make sure butter is softened, not melted, for best dough consistency.
- Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.
- Flaky sea salt is optional but adds a wonderful finish when combined with chocolate.
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