Savory Sweet Potato Chip Cookies
Indulge in the unique combination of sweet and savory with these Savory Sweet Potato Chip Cookies! This delightful recipe brings together creamy margarine and a blend of brown and white sugars for a rich base, enhanced by the crunch of your favorite nuts and the buttery goodness of butterscotch chips. The unexpected addition of crushed potato chips adds a delightful texture, making these cookies perfect for sharing at gatherings or enjoying with a glass of milk. Each bite offers a sweet surprise with a hint of salt, sure to impress friends and family alike. Easy to bake and fun to customize, these cookies are a tasty twist that you won't want to miss!
48
Servings
80
Calories
10
Ingredients
Ingredients
margarine
1 cup (softened)
brown sugar
1 cup (packed)
white sugar
1 cup
eggs
2 (large)
baking soda
1 teaspoon
flour
2 cups (all-purpose)
vanilla extract
1 teaspoon
chopped nuts
1 cup (your choice)
butterscotch chips
6 ounces
crushed potato chips
2 cups (your favorite variety)
Instructions
1
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare a cookie sheet by greasing it lightly or lining it with parchment paper.
2
In a large mixing bowl, cream together the margarine, brown sugar, and white sugar until the mixture is light and fluffy.
3
Add the eggs, one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract to enhance the flavor.
4
In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour and baking soda, then gradually add this dry mixture to the wet ingredients, stirring until just combined.
5
Fold in the chopped nuts, butterscotch chips, and crushed potato chips until evenly distributed throughout the dough.
6
Using a teaspoon, drop rounded portions of cookie dough onto the prepared cookie sheet, leaving space between each cookie as they will spread while baking.
7
Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes or until the edges are lightly golden. Remove from the oven and allow to cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Nutrition Information
5g
Fat
9g
Carbs
0.5g
Protein
Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the unique flavor profile of these cookies?
These cookies offer a delightful combination of sweet and savory flavors, featuring creamy margarine, brown and white sugars, butterscotch chips, and a hint of salt from crushed potato chips.
How many cookies does this recipe yield?
This recipe yields approximately 48 servings.
What temperature should the oven be set to?
The oven should be preheated to 350°F (175°C).
What kind of fat is used in the cookie base?
The recipe calls for 1 cup of softened margarine.
How much brown sugar is required?
You will need 1 cup of packed brown sugar.
Is white sugar also included in the recipe?
Yes, the recipe requires 1 cup of white sugar.
How many eggs are needed for the dough?
The recipe calls for 2 large eggs.
What is the recommended amount of flour?
You should use 2 cups of all-purpose flour.
How much baking soda is used?
The recipe requires 1 teaspoon of baking soda.
What role does vanilla extract play in this recipe?
One teaspoon of vanilla extract is added to enhance the overall flavor profile of the cookies.
What type of nuts can be used?
You can use 1 cup of chopped nuts of your choice.
How many butterscotch chips are included?
The recipe calls for 6 ounces of butterscotch chips.
How much crushed potato chips should I add?
The recipe requires 2 cups of your favorite variety of crushed potato chips.
How should I prepare the cookie sheet?
Grease the cookie sheet lightly or line it with parchment paper.
How do I mix the margarine and sugars?
Cream them together in a large mixing bowl until the mixture is light and fluffy.
When should the eggs be added?
Add the eggs one at a time after creaming the margarine and sugars, mixing well after each addition.
How should the dry ingredients be incorporated?
Whisk the flour and baking soda separately, then gradually add the dry mixture to the wet ingredients while stirring until just combined.
When do I add the chips and nuts to the dough?
Fold in the chopped nuts, butterscotch chips, and crushed potato chips after the flour mixture has been incorporated.
How should I portion the dough onto the baking sheet?
Use a teaspoon to drop rounded portions of cookie dough onto the prepared sheet.
Why is spacing important on the cookie sheet?
Leave space between each cookie because they will spread while baking.
What is the recommended baking time?
Bake the cookies for 10-12 minutes.
How can I tell when the cookies are finished baking?
The cookies are done when the edges are lightly golden.
What is the initial cooling process?
Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before moving them.
Where should the cookies finish cooling?
Transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.
How many calories are in a single cookie?
Each cookie contains approximately 80 calories.
What is the fat content per serving?
Each serving contains 5 grams of fat.
How many carbohydrates are in each cookie?
Each cookie has 9 grams of carbohydrates.
What is the protein content per cookie?
Each cookie contains 0.5 grams of protein.
Are these cookies easy for beginners?
Yes, the recipe is described as easy to bake and fun to customize.
What are some tags associated with this recipe?
Tags include drop cookies, sweet treats, savory cookies, butterscotch, and easy baking.