Potato Chip Cookies

Ingredients

• 1 cup butter, softened
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 1 cup packed brown sugar
• 2 eggs
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 3 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 2 cups crushed potato chips

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
2. In a large bowl, cream together the butter, white sugar, and brown sugar until smooth.
3. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla.
4. Combine the flour, baking soda, and salt; stir into the creamed mixture.
5. Stir in the potato chips.
6. Drop by teaspoonfuls onto ungreased baking sheets.
7. Bake for 8 to 10 minutes in the preheated oven, or until the edges are golden.
8. Allow cookies to cool on baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

Interesting Facts

• This recipe was created in the 1950s by a housewife in New Jersey.
• Potato chips were originally a snack food, but are now being used in all sorts of recipes.
• These cookies freeze well, so you can make a big batch and have them on hand for when you need a quick treat.