POTATO CHIP CRUNCHIES

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When my family comes home, I like having treats ready for them. No matter what's on the cookie tray, these are always the first to vanish. -Dorothy Buiter, Worth, Illinois

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 30m

Yield about 8 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

2 cups butter, softened
1-1/2 cups sugar
1 large egg
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
4 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup chopped pecans
1 cup coarsely crushed potato chips
Additional crushed potato chips, optional

Steps:

Preheat oven to 350°. In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in egg and vanilla. Gradually beat in flour. Stir in pecans and 1 cup potato chips. , Drop by tablespoonfuls 1-1/2 in. apart onto ungreased baking sheets. Flatten with a fork. If desired, top cookies with additional chips., Bake 12-14 minutes or until golden brown. Remove from pans to wire racks to cool.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 77 calories, Fat 5g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 12mg cholesterol, Sodium 35mg sodium, Carbohydrate 8g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 1g protein.