Potato Chip Cookies

Potato chip cookies are a sweet and salty treat that incorporates crushed potato chips into a classic cookie dough, creating a unique texture and flavor contrast. The recipe typically includes flour, butter, sugar, and potato chips, and it's believed to have originated in the United States as a creative way to use up leftover snacks.

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🍽️ Nutrition at a glance

These cookies are generally high in carbohydrates and fat due to the sugar, butter, and potato chips, with a moderate amount of protein from the flour. A single cookie can range from 120 to 180 calories, providing quick energy but limited essential nutrients.

Nutrition breakdown

Calories	150 kcal
Protein	2 g
Carbs	18 g
Fat	8 g
Fiber	0.5 g
Sugar	9 g
Sodium	120 mg
Iron	1 mg
Calcium	10 mg
Potassium	50 mg
Vitamin A	20 IU
Vitamin B1 (Thiamine)	0.05 mg
Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)	0.03 mg
Niacin	0.5 mg
Phosphorus	25 mg

Per 2 cookies (approx. 30 g) · estimated, varies by recipe

💡 What's interesting

The addition of potato chips introduces a savory crunch that balances the sweetness, making it a popular example of the sweet-salty flavor trend in modern baking. Nutritionally, it's an unconventional way to incorporate a savory snack into a dessert, highlighting how texture and flavor contrasts can elevate simple recipes.