Potato Chip Cookie

Potato Chip Cookies are a sweet and salty dessert that combines a classic buttery cookie dough with the surprising crunch of crushed potato chips. The base typically includes flour, butter, sugar, and vanilla, with the potato chips folded in to add a savory, crispy texture. This playful treat is a popular novelty in American home baking, often found at bake sales and community potlucks.

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🍽️ Nutrition at a glance

These cookies are high in carbohydrates and fat, with a moderate amount of protein from the flour and chips. A single cookie can range from 150 to 250 calories, offering a quick energy boost primarily from refined sugars and fats, with minimal essential vitamins or minerals.

Nutrition breakdown

Calories	150 kcal
Protein	1.5 g
Carbs	18 g
Fat	8 g
Fiber	0.5 g
Sugar	10 g
Sodium	90 mg
Potassium	45 mg
Iron	0.8 mg
Calcium	15 mg
Vitamin A	20 IU
Vitamin C	0.2 mg
Magnesium	5 mg
Phosphorus	20 mg
Zinc	0.2 mg

Per 1 cookie (approx. 30 g) · estimated, varies by recipe

💡 What's interesting

The unique appeal lies in the deliberate sweet-salty contrast, a flavor profile that has gained popularity in modern snack culture. Nutritionally, it's a fascinating example of how adding a savory, processed snack can transform a traditional dessert's texture and taste without adding nutritional value.