Wednesday, September 3, 2014

Peanut Butter and Potato Chip Cookies



Yes, you read that right. Potato chips. In cookies. 

When and if I sub-categorize my recipes, this will not fall under a "healthy" sweet. But a bit of indulgence now and then is okay, right?  Otherwise, it wouldn't be an indulgence. 

These cookies are: 1.The perfect combination of soft/crispy, salty/sweet, rich/smooth; 2. Gone.
I gave a couple plates away to friends, partially because I enjoy sharing something yummy I've come up with, and partially because my hubby was afraid to have so many around the house. He likes cookies.

I used Reeses Pieces in this batch. M&Ms would work well, too. Or you can leave out candies.

Soon after this pic was taken, so were the cookies. :)

On to the recipe: 

Peanut Butter and Potato Chip Cookies
makes about 40

Ingredients:
2.5 cups all-purpose flour
1.25 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup butter, softened
3/4 cup sugar
3/4 cup packed brown sugar
2 large eggs
2/3 cup crunchy peanut butter
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1.5 cups coarsely crushed potato chips
1.5 cups Reeses Pieces or M&Ms candy, optional

Directions:
1. Preheat oven to 375°.  Prepare baking sheets with spray, parchment, or silicone mat. 
2. Mix flour, baking powder and salt in a small bowl. In a large mixing bowl, beat butter, sugars, and egg. Add peanut butter and vanilla and mix well.  Gradually beat in flour mixture.
3. By hand, stir in crushed potato chips and candies. 
4. Drop by tablespoon onto baking sheets.  I used a medium cookie scoop, then pressed them down just slightly so the dough wasn't such a high mound. 
5. Bake 10 minutes.  Remove promptly to cool on wire racks.






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19 comments:

  1. Alexis AKA MOMSeptember 5, 2014 at 5:50 AM

    OMGosh all those yummy things in one!

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    1. KellySeptember 10, 2014 at 1:46 PM

      I know, right? Can't really go wrong with these ingredients, huh? Thanks for visiting!

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  2. Dawn @ Words Of DeliciousnessSeptember 7, 2014 at 7:13 PM

    I love the sweet and salty in the recipe. The Reeses Pieces and potato chip combination works for me.

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  3. Dori SheltonSeptember 8, 2014 at 9:55 AM

    These look sooo yummy!!!

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    1. KellySeptember 10, 2014 at 1:48 PM

      Thanks, Dori. They are! Glad you dropped by!

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  4. Live Laugh ChickySeptember 8, 2014 at 7:33 PM

    I make potato chip cookies too!!! No one ever believes be about how good they are until they try them. I have never put Reeses Pieces in them though but sounds amazing.

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    1. KellySeptember 10, 2014 at 1:48 PM

      Awesome, Kristen. They are heavenly, huh? Thanks for stopping by and for your comment!

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  5. MicheleSeptember 10, 2014 at 2:32 AM

    Oh yum! I wish I had one right now! LOVE anything with peanut butter. And genius idea to add potato chips. :) Pinning and saving.

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    1. KellySeptember 10, 2014 at 1:49 PM

      Thanks, Michele! I feel the same way about peanut butter--can't get too much! Thanks for the pin, too!

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  6. NewMrsAdventuresSeptember 10, 2014 at 11:03 AM

    This looks delicious! I would love for you share it on my Tasty Tuesday recipe link up here! Everything gets pinned and I would love to have you!

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    1. KellySeptember 10, 2014 at 1:49 PM

      Thank you for the invite--I just linked up! I'm glad you stopped by!

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  7. Diana of Diana RamblesSeptember 11, 2014 at 11:02 AM

    WHAT??? These look amazing!!

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    1. KellySeptember 12, 2014 at 4:17 PM

      Thanks, Diana. The taste pretty good, too! :) Thanks for stopping by and for your comment!

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  8. AnonymousSeptember 11, 2014 at 3:12 PM

    I've never heard of potato chip cookies! I love sweet and salty though so I'm bound to give these a try:) Thanks for linking this recipe with us at the Merry Monday Link Party!

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  9. KellySeptember 12, 2014 at 4:17 PM

    Thanks, Adrian! I hope you do get to try them! Thanks for hosting a great party!

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  10. Bobbi @ 3GLOLSeptember 15, 2014 at 4:37 PM

    I'm so gonna have to try this combo.

    Thanks for linking up to Teach Me Tuesday last week. You are very much appreciated! Hope to see you again this week! http://3glol.net/2014/09/15/teach-tuesday-21/

    Have a great week!!

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  11. ShirleyOctober 3, 2014 at 9:06 AM

    Great combination of sweet and salty! Pinned it. Stopping by from Foodie Friday's.

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  12. MichelleOctober 6, 2014 at 7:19 PM

    Considering that my favorite chocolate bar is one with potato chips, I know I will love these! Thanks for sharing them with us at Foodie Fridays! Pinning!

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