Ingredients

2 sticks unsalted butter, softened 

3/4 cup packed light-brown sugar 

3/4 cup granulated sugar 

1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract 

2 large eggs 

2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour 

1 teaspoon baking soda 

3/4 teaspoon coarse salt 

4 cups coarsely crushed salted potato chips (about 10 ounces), divided 

1 cup pecans, toasted and coarsely chopped 

Preparation

Preheatovento375 degrees.Beattogetherbutterandsugarswithamixeronhighspeeduntilfluffy,2to3minutes.Addvanillaandeggs,andbeatonmediumspeeduntiljustcombined.

Add flour, baking soda, and salt, and beat on low speed until just combined. Stir in 2 cups potato chips and the nuts.

Rolldoughinto2-inchballs,andthenrollballsinremainingpotatochipstocoat.Placecookies2inchesapartonaparchment-linedbakingsheet.Bakeuntilgolden,18to20minutes.Letcoolcompletelyonbakingsheet.