Chocolate-dipped potato chip cookies are a quick and easy treat made all in one bowl. They’re perfect for the holidays or any time of year!
This recipe for chocolate-dipped potato chip cookies was originally published in May of 2016. I’ve updated the post with new pictures but the recipe remains the same.
YOU GUYS! We’re one week out from Christmas Eve. One. Week. I’m guessing this isn’t news to you.
If you’re in need of a last-minute treat for gift-giving (or emotion-eating) I have a doozy for you today: potato chip cookies. And they’re dipped in chocolate! They’re salty, they’re sweet, they’re crunchy and crumbly and chocolatey, and they’re just so good.
If you’re unfamiliar with potato chip cookies I’d like to give you a little introduction, because you two would be best buds. I just know it. They’re similar to shortbread, with that crumbly texture and buttery taste, but with the addition of crushed up potato chips for extra flavor.
They’re kinda my jam and I think, once you see how easy they are to make and how addictive they are to eat, they’ll be your jam too.
Why you’ll love these potato chip cookies
- They’re made all in one bowl
- You don’t need a stand mixer to make them
- You don’t have to chill the dough before you bake them so they’re quick to make!
How to Make Potato Chip Cookies
This is such a simple recipe that I almost feel silly posting pictures of the process. But I know they can be helpful so here goes!
Combine room temp butter and powdered sugar in a large mixing bowl and beat with an electric mixer until fluffy. Beat in the egg yolk, vanilla, and salt, then some all-purpose flour.
Mix in the flour until it’s just combined so your cookies stay nice and tender—over-mixing makes a tougher cookie.
Use a rubber spatula to stir in chopped pecans and crushed potato chips. (I used a chip without ridges but I think you could use the ridged kind too. Just don’t use BBQ flavored chips or something. Your cookies will prob taste a little funny if you do.)
If you don’t like nuts in your cookies feel free to omit them; they just add a lovely crunch. You could also substitute walnuts for pecans if you prefer.
Drop tablespoons of dough onto parchment-lined baking sheets and bake until they’re just golden around the edges. Cool your cookies completely before dipping them in chocolate.
When cookies are cool, melt chocolate chips in the microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring after each interval, until chocolate is melted and smooth.
Baker’s tip: chocolate scorches easily so melt it slowly; 30-second intervals work well to keep the chocolate from over-heating and becoming unusable.
Dip one side of each cookie into the chocolate, then place on wax paper or parchment paper to set.
And you’re done! You’re in salty-sweet potato chip cookie bliss.
Potato chip cookie bliss is something we all deserve 🙂
Happy holidays, everybody! I hope you spend the next couple weeks stuffing yourselves full of baked goods and spending time with loved ones. I’ll see you right back here in 2019 with plenty more delicious recipes!
More easy desserts (in case you’re hungry)
Chocolate Caramel Bars
Easy Chocolate Cupcakes
Nutella Bars
Easy Peanut Butter Fudge
Graham Cracker Toffee
Chocolate-dipped potato chip cookies are an easy and delicious treat that everyone is sure to love!
- 1 cup unsalted butter at room temperature
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 large egg yolk
- 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 3/4 cup finely chopped toasted pecans
- 3/4 cup crushed potato chips*
- 5 ounces semi-sweet chocolate melted
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper and set aside.
- Combine butter and powdered sugar in a large mixing bowl and beat with an electric mixer set on medium speed until fluffy, 1 to 2 minutes. Scrape down the sides and bottom of the bowl, then beat in the egg yolk, vanilla, and salt.
- With mixer on low, beat in flour until just combined. Stir in the pecans with a rubber spatula until evenly distributed. Gently fold in potato chips.
- Drop dough by rounded tablespoons onto prepared baking sheets, spacing 1 1/2 inches apart. Bake for 11 to 13 minutes, until golden around edges. Allow to cool on baking sheets for 3 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
- When cookies are cool, melt chocolate in the microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring after each interval, until chocolate is melted and smooth.
- Dip one side of each cookie into the chocolate, then place on wax paper or parchment paper to set. Serve and enjoy.
- *You’ll need about 2 ounces of chips. I used the kind without ridges.
- If you don't like nuts in your cookies feel free to omit the pecans; they just add a lovely crunch. You could also substitute walnuts for pecans if you prefer.
Adapted from Baking Unplugged
John / Kitchen Riffs says
Great recipe — sounds fabulous. Thanks. And Happy Holidays!
Liz says
Oh, my! Sweet, salty with a bonus of chocolate! Can’t beat these gems!!
Catherine says
Oh my goodness, these look and sound absolutely delicious!! What a wonderful way to bring salt into sweet, I so wish I could have one (5) right now!! 😀
Marissa says
I love salty sweet cookies so these are right up my alley! And you’ve taken them right over the top with that chocolate dip!!! SOOO good!
Leanne | Crumb Top Baking says
I can’t even tell you how much my family would love these cookies! You can never go wrong with the sweet and salty combo! And yes, I’m a bit freaked out that Christmas is just a week away! Where did the time go?! Hope you have a great week Kelsie!
Carlee says
Sweet and salty goodness! These cookies look fabulous anyway, but that chocolate takes them to the next level.
Katherine | Love In My Oven says
The last episode of Life in Pieces I watched, she added crushed potato chips to her chocolate chip cookies and I’ve been thinking about it ever since! I’ll have to try your recipe! Brilliant!
Cheyanne @ No Spoon Necessary says
LOL! Thankfully my shopping is done and it will just be the Boy, fur girls and I for Christmas, so I don’t need to emotionally eat… although I am still devouring all the cookies, because why the heck not?! And I definitely need to add these cookies to my face stuffing rotation!!!! I mean, you had me at potato chips! Obviously I will be dipping these babies in white chocolate because of my dumb allergy, but these cookies ARE HAPPENING!!!! All the yes!!! Cheers girl!
Ben|Havocinthekitchen says
I love sweet & savoury (as well as unusual) combinations, but I can say I’ve never tried potato chip cookies, and I would never have even though of this combo. But I don’t see any reason these cookies wouldn’t be delicious. Now I’m thinking of using this idea for my favourite cheese biscuits.
annie@ciaochowbambina says
Potato Chips in a cookie? Why didn’t I think of that?! These are brilliant! It’ll be hard to share! 😉
Laura says
Kelsie – these are my jam! I love sweet/salty anything so much, it’s dangerous. Thanks for the recipe, it’s on my “must make” list!
2pots2cook says
Wow ! Never made anything like these cookies ! Pinning and sharing !
Mary Ann | The Beach House Kitchen says
LOVE this sweet and salty combo Kelsie! On my baking list! Pinned!
Kelsie says
Thank you, Mary Ann!
Stephanie Haly says
What are your thoughts on freezing these cookies! I am very intrigued and I intend to make them.
Kelsie says
Hi Stephanie! I think they freeze really well after they’re baked; mine last a couple of months in an airtight container. I haven’t tried freezing the dough, though–I’m not sure how well it would hold up. I hope you love them as much as I do!
David @ Spiced says
These cookies sound amazing, Kelsie! I’ve heard of chocolate-dipped potato chips (yum!), but I’ve never come across potato chip cookies. This clearly needs to be fixed as these cookies sound like my kind of heaven. Salty, sweet and delicious. That’s how I like to roll. Hope you have fun getting ready for the big man’s visit in a week! 🙂
Kelsie says
Thank you, David! The stockings are hung and Cookie is getting excited to open presents next week 🙂
Patrick@looneyforfood.com says
Love the new pictures!
Kelsie says
Thanks so much, Patrick!
Kim Lange says
Oh yea!! Salt and sweet is the best combo with some chocolate dip!! Pinning for later Kelsie! Happy Monday!
Kelsie says
Thank you, Kim! You too!
Dawn - Girl Heart Food says
I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again – I LOVE salty/sweet combos so these potato chips cookies are not only calling, but screaming, my name!! Can’t wait to give ’em a try, Kelsie! They sound fabulous! Have a wonderful week ahead 🙂 P.S. Totally can’t believe we are a week away from Christmas Eve….eek!
Kelsie says
Girl, these are made for us salty sweet lovers! A little extra sprinkle of sea salt on the chocolate just takes them over the top 🙂
Diane says
I don’t do the chocolate dip but I do add a handful of butterscotch chips to the batter.
demeter | beaming baker says
What a cutie patootie!!! Is her name really Cookie? 😉 I’m just squeeing like crazy over here, just so ya know. Oh, and Kelsie, worry not, I am a certified chocoholic, just like you. 😉 Don’t mind me as I just drool over here dreaming about your chocolate-dipped potato chip cookie. Like, woah. 😉
Kelsie says
Her name really is Cookie :). Chocoholics unite!
Bill says
Very cute.
Kelsie says
Thank you, Bill. She’s a sweetheart!