Name: Christmas Crunch Potato Chip Cookies
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 10 min
Ingredients: 3/4 cup butter or margarine, softened; 3/4 cup sugar; 1 egg yolk; 1 teaspoon vanilla; 1 1/4 cup all-purpose flour; 3/4 cup crushed potato chips; 3/4 cup finely chopped walnuts or pecans; 3 tablespoon colored sugar (for dipping)

Christmas Crunch Potato Chip Cookies

Christmas Crunch Potato Chip Cookies combine that salty-sweet sensation of your favorite snack foods. These potato chip cookies may sound strange, but the salt in them really brings out the best flavors of the cookies.

Celebrate With More Festive Recipe Ideas

If you loved the unique combination of sweet and salty in our Christmas Crunch Potato Chip Cookies, we have a few more festive recipes that we think you'll enjoy baking this holiday season.

First up, why not try making Salted Caramel Brownie Bites? These bite-sized treats feature a rich chocolate brownie base topped with creamy caramel and a sprinkle of sea salt. The contrast between the sweet caramel and the salty finish is sure to delight your taste buds.

For a more traditional Christmas treat with a twist, how about whipping up some Peppermint Bark Rice Krispie Treats? These gooey, marshmallow-filled bars are studded with chunks of peppermint bark for a refreshing and festive flavor. The addition of the crunchy candy canes on top adds a satisfying crunch to each bite.

Lastly, if you're a fan of the savory-sweet flavor profile, you might want to give our Maple Glazed Bacon Wrapped Dates a try. These appetizers are a mouthwatering combination of crispy bacon, sweet maple syrup, and sticky dates. They make a perfect party snack or a delicious addition to your holiday spread.

We hope these recipes inspire you to get creative in the kitchen this Christmas season. Happy baking!

Preparation Time20 min

Cooking Time10 min

Ingredients

3/4 cup butter or margarine, softened
3/4 cup sugar
1 egg yolk
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
3/4 cup crushed potato chips
3/4 cup finely chopped walnuts or pecans
3 tablespoons colored sugar (for dipping)

Instructions

Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.
In large mixing bowl, cream butter or margarine, sugar, egg yolk and vanilla until light and fluffy.
Add flour, potato chips and chopped walnuts; mix well.
Form into 1 1/2-inch balls and place 3 inches apart on ungreased cookie sheet.
Grease the bottom of a glass that is about 3-inches in diameter. Dip greased glass into sugar and use to flatten each ball.
Place a nut half into center of each cookie.
Bake for 8 to 10 minutes. Cool slightly before removing from cookie sheet. Cool on wire racks.