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by Michelle
December 23, 2014 (updated Feb 16, 2020)
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4.67 (18 ratings)
I fully admit that for years and years and years, the mere thought of chocolate-covered potato chips sounded absolutely disgusting to me. While I love the sweet and salty combination of chocolate-covered pretzels (one of my biggest weaknesses), I just couldn’t see how chocolate and potato chipswould taste good. Then, a couple of years ago, my Chief Culinary Consultant and I took a little road trip and went on a factory tour at Utz.
After the tour, we ransacked the factory tour and bought a ton of goodies. One of the things my CCCthrew into our cart was a box of chocolate-covered potato chips. I still didn’t think I’d like them, but on the drive back home later that night, I was hungry, wanting a snack, and those chocolate-covered potato chips were the easiest thing to reach in the car. So, I tried one. Hmm, not bad. Then, I ate another one… and another… and another… and, well, they totally changed my mind when it came to chocolate-covered potato chips. As it turns out, sweet and salty are ALWAYS a good thing.
This year, I decided to add homemade chocolate-covered potato chips to my baking list, and they’ve been a big hit everywhere I’ve taken them. It seems that most everyone is a big fan of the sweet and salty combo! This is a super easy recipe to make and you can switch it up however you’d like. I prefer using the thick ridged potato chips since they hold up well to the coating of chocolate, but you could certainly use your favorite chips. Likewise with the chocolate – I like milk chocolate for the sweetness, but you could just as easily use semisweet or dark chocolate if you prefer.
If you’re like me and had been on the fence about chocolate-covered potato chips, but love sweet and salty treats, make a quick batch of these and I promise you’ll be sold!
One year ago: Italian Sesame Seed Cookies (Giuggiulena)
Three years ago: Breakfast Sausage, Egg and Cheese Casserole
Four years ago:
Chocolate-Covered Potato Chips
Yield: 12 servings (about 1.5 pounds)
Prep Time: 10 minutes mins
Cook Time: 10 minutes mins
resting time: 1 hour hr
Total Time: 20 minutes mins
A totally surprising sweet and salty treat.
4.67 (18 ratings)
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Ingredients
- 24 ounces (680.39 g) milk chocolate chips
- 2 tablespoons vegetable shortening
- 4.5 ounce (127.57 g) bag of ridged potato chips
Instructions
Line two baking sheets with parchment paper; set aside.
In a medium heatproof bowl set over a small saucepan of barely simmering water, combine the chocolate chips and vegetable shortening, stirring occasionally, until completely melted and smooth.
Drop a few potato chips at a time into the bowl and, using two forks, flip the potato chips over so they are completely coated in chocolate. Lift out of the chocolate, allowing any excess to drip back into the bowl, and place on the lined baking sheets. Repeat until you have used up all of the potato chips and/or chocolate. Allow to set at room temperature until the chocolate is firm, about 2 hours.
Notes
Note: You can scale this recipe up or down to make as many chocolate-covered potato chips as you'd like!
Nutritional values are based on one serving
Calories: 361kcal, Carbohydrates: 44g, Protein: 3g, Fat: 19g, Saturated Fat: 9g, Cholesterol: 8mg, Sodium: 89mg, Potassium: 174mg, Fiber: 1g, Sugar: 35g, Vitamin A: 125IU, Vitamin C: 2.3mg, Calcium: 68mg, Iron: 0.9mg
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Author: Michelle
Course: Snack
Cuisine: American
Originally published December 23, 2014 — (last updated February 16, 2020)
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28 Comments on “Chocolate-Covered Potato Chips”
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Tina — Reply
I have made these and they are a big hit. I have one person that always talks about wanting them all the time.
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Vee — Reply
My cousin had a gift shop and sold tins of chocolate covered potato chips. I had never had them before. They were so delicious! Now I can make my own. I’m sure my family will love them. Thanks!
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Kalpana — Reply
Pls upload the recipe in videos also
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Stephanie — Reply
Curious what the shelf life of these is? Like how far in advance should I make them? These are a a childhood favorite and we can’t find them where I live!
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Michelle — Reply
I would say a week at room temperature, a couple of weeks in the fridge. Enjoy!
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Misty Hopkins — Reply
Absolutely PERFECT! I also used dark chocolate chips and it was great also!
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Katie — Reply
I have been experimenting with chocolate covered potato chip recipes for awhile now trying to replicate, (as close as I can) the taste of the bagged Lay’s chocolate covered potato chips. If able- could you let me know if this recipe is similar in taste to Lay’s CCPC? Thank you!
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Michelle — Reply
Hi Katie, I’ve never had them, but it sounds like I need to pick up a bag and do some “research” :)
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Lauren — Reply
Chocolate covered potato chips have been everywhere this year! There were fancy store bought ones around the office for the holiday but I’ve never thought to make them myself. I would love to try these with some candied nuts and white chocolate drizzle!
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Amy — Reply
This post came a day after I had the idea of dipping potato chips in the extra chocolate I had from the chocolate covered Ritz Rolo sandwich “cookies” I made! What a coincidence! I love just about anything with that salty/sweet combo! Even if you are skeptical, try these! You will not be sorry!!! Merry Christmas!!!!!!!
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Jennifer Koshak — Reply
I love chocolate covered potato chips. My decadent little splurge.
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Joshua Hampton — Reply
I love potato chips and chocolate, but I’m not really sold on the idea of combining them, but I do agree it’s worth a try.
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Maytha — Reply
I made these today using semi-sweet chocolate and my husband and I both thought they were very good. I had better luck putting the chocolate on with a
spatula and will use thicker ridged chips next time. Anxious to share with the
rest of the family tomorrow, thanks for the recipe.MERRY CHRISTMAS
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Kelly @ Trial and Eater — Reply
Oh my goodness, I need these in my life! I’ve never had chocolate and potato chips but it sounds divine.
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Brenda — Reply
I’ve never heard of this before, but I do love potato chips and chocolate, so it seems like it’s worth a try.
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Rose — Reply
These were delicious. However, the chocolate wouldn’t solidify with so much shortening. I will use half as much next time.
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Emily @ Life on Food — Reply
I didn’t think I would like them either and then I actually tasted them. So delicious! Love the thick layer of chocolate on these homemade version. Yum!
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Penny Cooke — Reply
Oh. My. God. I am SO going to do this tomorrow… I have friends round for drinks and nibbles and, whilst I know one or two of them are going to turn noses up, at least two or three are going to dive right in. Thinking I might try it with Kettle Chips … and definitely with dark chocolate instead of milk (just because I prefer dark!). Have you ever tried a really good blue cheese (Stilton or Danish Blue, or Gorgonzola) with dark chocolate? Taste bud heaven!!
Thank you SO MUCH for sharing this!!
All best wishes for Christmas and New Year.
Penny
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Kellie T — Reply
Ummm…hello! I’ve been known to eat Ruffles plain potato chips and Cadbury Dairy milk chocolate bars together…yum! Thanks for this recipe; going to try it out. Merry Christmas to you :)
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Michael R. — Reply
Admit it…..You’re Mrs. Claus leaving US treats!
Well done, ma’am (as usual) :)
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Amanda @ Fit and the Fork — Reply
These look dangerously delicious! I adore salty and sweet combos, so I would probably love these (a little too much, lol).
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Ray Wilkins — Reply
I have a slight modification to your reciepe that makes all the difference. Dip the chips only about 1/2 the length of the chip and sprinkle homemade bacon bits (Good Quality Bacon here, I make mine just a wee chewy) on the chip. It is a religious experience. All of the food flavours dance in your mouth, from smoky to crunchy, smooth to meaty, starchy to sweey…. You won’t be sorry.
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Laura Dembowski — Reply
Very cool to make these yourself! So easy yet very impressive.
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Penny Wolf — Reply
I honestly just bought a pound of chocolate covered potato chips from our
local candy shop, Goumas Candyland. They are the best candy makers.
They have made the chip/chocolate combo for many years now and I too
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Ramona @ The Merchant Baker — Reply
Chocolate covered potato chips are the BEST! I might even like them better than chocolate covered pretzels…so good!
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Lysa Christopher — Reply
No words! Well, one! BRILLIANT! Salty, sweet … perfect!!
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Faye — Reply
This is a new one to me! My first thought was agh! But I love crisps (Potatoe chips), so I might give em a go, Merry Christmas to you and your family :)
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Reshana — Reply
I have never tasted this or heard of this combo but it looks and sounds scrumptious!
