March 9, 2004 Potato Chip Day
American Indian, George Crum, made the first potato chips in 1853 while working as a chef in Saratoga Springs, NY. A hungry diner didn't like the thick French Fries and sent them back to the kitchen - twice! In exasperation, Crum sliced the fries too thin to eat with a fork - and potato chips were born.
POTATO CHIP COOKIES
5 cups crushed potato chips
1 cup brown sugar
1 cup white sugar
2 eggs
1/2 cup milk
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
2 cups flour
3 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 cup chopped pecans
1) Preheat oven to 375 degrees F
2) In a large bowl, combine the first six ingredients and mix well.
3) Sift together the flour and baking powder. Add to the potato chip mixture. Stir in the pecans last.
4) Drop by teaspoonfuls onto a greased baking sheet
5) Bake for 10 to 15 minutes, or until lightly browned.
