Hear me out: potato chip brownies; it's a good thing. Chocolate plus a crunchy, salty, starchy topping. Yes, please! Earlier this year we made a big batch of chocolate covered potato chips for a party we were throwing. And I absolutely fell in love with chocolate covered potato chips, like, in a big way. And that's how I got the idea to create potato chip brownies. Why not?
Potato Chip Brownies, makes two 8x8 pans (only one is pictured).
Needed: 1 1/2 cup all-purpose flour, 2 teaspoons baking powder, 1 teaspoon sea salt, 1 cup butter, 10 ounces dark chocolate chips, 1 tablespoon cocoa (I used dutch processed), 2 1/4 cup sugar, 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract, 5 eggs and 3 cups crushed potato chips (I like to used the ridges kind, but you do as you will).
In a bowl whisk together the flour, baking powder, salt and cocoa. Set aside. In a small pot melt together the butter, 8 ounces of chocolate and sugar. Once melted together remove from heat and set aside. Add eggs and extract to the flour mixture and stir until just combined. Pour in the chocolate butter mixture and stir until just combined. Pour into prepared baking pans. Top with potato chips. Bake at 350 F for 28-32 minutes. Remove from oven and drizzle on the additional 2 ounces of melted chocolate. Allow this to set before serving. *Note: if you are saving these be sure to cover them and refrigerate. Do your best to make sure the potato chips don't dry out and become stale.
Yay for new dessert combinations! xo. Emma
I never would have thought about mixing potato chips with a brownie. you keep amazing me Emma. could this recipe work with different kind of potato chips. I assume you used the natural flavoured ones, would salt and vinegar chips also work?
Posted by: Sabine | June 30, 2012 at 09:14 AM
Oh my goodness, do these look good! I'e heard of chocolate covered potato chips, and I love that you thought to add them to brownies! I totally need to make these for a party; it's like a college student gold mine.
Posted by: Gwyneth Genevieve | June 30, 2012 at 09:16 AM
Yummy! I love it that you guys make recipes sound so easy to make.
Posted by: Glenys | June 30, 2012 at 09:48 AM
That looks SO DELICIOUS! Wow i just died a little bit. SO SO YUMMY i must make! :)
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Posted by: Rory | June 30, 2012 at 09:48 AM
Omg. Looks so good. Two junk foods together in harmony. So yummy. Gotta try this.
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Posted by: Katharine | June 30, 2012 at 09:53 AM
OH!!!I waaaaant *__* so delisious!
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Posted by: Ася | June 30, 2012 at 09:59 AM
What an odd combination, but it looks so good! I need to make this for my next party!
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Posted by: Caity | June 30, 2012 at 10:03 AM
Im sure it tastes delish! Like the salty caramel ice cream ive tried!
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Posted by: Jillian | June 30, 2012 at 10:23 AM
potato chip brownies?... yes, please!
Posted by: puppyloveprincess | June 30, 2012 at 10:23 AM
You are so CLEVER! Can't wait to try this!
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Posted by: Kate @ A Creative Cookie | June 30, 2012 at 10:41 AM
Never ever heard or considered this! I am salty sweet lover so I think this deserves a try! YUM!
Posted by: Ashlee | June 30, 2012 at 10:51 AM
That sounds like a great combination!
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Posted by: Sarah | June 30, 2012 at 11:00 AM
I'm writing an e-book about chocolate recipes and now you gave me and idea to experiment with potatoes in the oven!
Thanks! I would never think about it!
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Posted by: Julia | June 30, 2012 at 11:11 AM
You may have created the perfect snack to answer all possible food cravings. <3
Posted by: Carolyn | June 30, 2012 at 11:28 AM
my goodness. salty. sweet. this is brilliant, emma!
Posted by: katrina | June 30, 2012 at 11:31 AM
Now I'm hungry and craving for brownies :)
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Posted by: Tine | June 30, 2012 at 11:40 AM
Don't Hungry me....
Posted by: Parthiv | June 30, 2012 at 11:52 AM
Omg! For years my friends thought I was crazy for using nutella as a potato chip dip, they tried it only about a month ago, and loved it! So.. brownies?! I love you guys! <3
Posted by: Tiara | June 30, 2012 at 12:20 PM
Looks so delicious!
Posted by: Vee | June 30, 2012 at 12:39 PM
this actually sounds pretty good. It sounded gross in the beginning because I hate when you mix opposite tastes together, but it sounded better along the way cos then it works with each other at the same time. So gonna try this soon!
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Posted by: Oriena | June 30, 2012 at 01:31 PM