Give this cookie a try the next time you’re looking for a sweet and salty treat. They quickly bake to a crispy golden brown, and they disappear even faster!
—MONNA LU BAUER LEXINGTON, KY
PREP: 15 MIN. • BAKE: 10 MIN./BATCH • MAKES: 4 DOZEN
1 cup butter-flavored shortening
3/4 cup sugar
3/4 cup packed brown sugar
2 large eggs
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
2 cups crushed potato chips
1 cup butterscotch chips
1. Preheat oven to 375°. In a large bowl, cream shortening and sugars until light and fluffy. Beat in eggs. In another bowl, whisk flour and baking soda; gradually beat into creamed mixture. Stir in potato chips and butterscotch chips.
2. Drop dough by tablespoonfuls 2 in. apart onto ungreased baking sheets. Bake 10-12 minutes or until golden brown. Cool on pans 1 minute. Remove to wire racks to cool.
READER REVIEW
“One of the best cookies I’ve ever tasted. I like to leave the crushed potato chips just a little coarse for more crunch. Good for a potluck crowd.”
MARYKAUHI TASTEOFHOME.COM
MARCH 14
NATIONAL POTATO CHIP DAY