Imagine a cookie that defies all expectations - a wild culinary adventure that transforms ordinary pantry ingredients into an extraordinary treat that'll make your taste buds dance! These Compost Cookies are not your grandma's traditional recipe, but a rebellious fusion of sweet and salty that proves sometimes the most unexpected combinations create pure magic. With a perfect balance of chocolate chips, crunchy potato chips, and pretzels, these cookies are about to become your new obsession, guaranteed to satisfy every single craving you've ever had.
Prep Time: 20 mins
Cook Time: 15 mins
Total Time: 35 mins
Cuisine: American
Serves: 24 cookies
Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup potato chips
- 1 cup pretzels, crushed
- 1 cup chocolate chips
- 1 cup oats
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone baking mats.
- In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar using an electric mixer until light and fluffy, approximately 3-4 minutes.
- Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Mix in the vanilla extract until fully incorporated.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt to ensure even distribution of dry ingredients.
- Gradually add the dry ingredient mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing on low speed until just combined. Do not overmix.
- Roughly crush potato chips and pretzels into small, uneven pieces. Fold these into the cookie dough along with chocolate chips and oats.
- Using a cookie scoop or spoon, drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto prepared baking sheets, spacing cookies about 2 inches apart.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until edges are golden brown and centers are set but still soft.
- Remove from oven and let cookies cool on baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days. Enjoy the sweet and salty combination of flavors!
Tips
- Ensure your butter is truly softened but not melted - this creates the perfect cookie texture.
- Don't overmix the dough; mix just until ingredients are combined to keep cookies tender.
- For extra crunch, use thick-cut potato chips and roughly crushed pretzels.
- Experiment with different mix-ins like nuts, different chocolate varieties, or even crushed candy.
- Use a cookie scoop for uniform size and even baking.
- Let cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes to help them set before transferring.
- For maximum flavor, slightly brown the butter before creaming for a deeper, nuttier taste.
- Store in an airtight container to maintain their perfect crispy-chewy texture.
Nutrition Facts
Calories: 250kcal
Carbohydrates: 32g
Protein: 3g
Fat: 13g
Saturated Fat: 7g
Cholesterol: 40mg
