The Real Kettle Brand Chips™ have been around for longer than I’ve been living. Only by five years, but they still have me beat. They’ve been cooking their chips, batch by batch, for thirty years in Willamette Valley, Oregon. Today, we’re taking them with us on a special picnic. I’ve always been a fan of picnics and may or may not be a secret hoarder when it comes to picnic baskets. Most of them look cute on the outside, but it’s what’s inside that matters… the food! What picnic is complete without chips?
Since I’m a huge fan of dessert, I decided to take this salty snack and turn it into dessert. Say hello to potato chip chocolate chip cookies and chocolate dipped potato chips. Anything’s possible when you have a thick and crunchy chip. The Kettle Brand Chips are real chips made with real ingredients by real people. I love that. Each bag is handmade with a little bit of love from potato lovers. They also only use the finest all-natural, non-GMO ingredients. There are no trans fats, no MSG, no artificial colors or flavors, and best of all, no list of ingredients that you can’t pronounce. Gluten-free readers can also rejoice because these potato chips are safe to eat. Speaking of non-GMO, did you know that the Kettle Brand is the first potato chip to be verified using non-GMO ingredients by the non-GMO Project? They’re really looking out for your health over there: “Kettle Brand® has used natural, non-GMO ingredients since our founding in 1978. We have been working with the Non-GMO Project since 2009 to verify our products and give our consumers extra reassurance of the steps we take to ensure ingredients with integrity. We started selling the market’s first Non-GMO Project Verified potato chip earlier this year, and will soon have many verified products with the Non-GMO label prominently featured on front of their packages in the marketplace. We are working diligently to achieve verification on all of our products. ”
The flavors that I chose to pack on my trip were: Sea Salt and Vinegar, Jalapeño, and Backyard Barbeque. I used the Sea Salt to make my dessert since they have the perfect amount of salt to balance out the sweet.
Kettle Brand’s Sea Salt and Vinegar chips are unconventionally strong and tangy, just the way it should be. I love the way the vinegar leaves your tongue puckering for more. The Jalapeño chips are probably my favorite. The extra kick is like a fiesta in your mouth. There’s a spicy kick in every single chip– even those little broken pieces at the bottom of the bag when you’ve gone through everything else. The Backyard Barbeque instantly calls for summer. It’s the perfect chip for picnics and taking to the beach. It’s smoky, spicy, tangy, and sweet. How do they do that?
As for the plain ol’ Sea Salt, they’re only made with three ingredients. Yes, you read that right, three: potatoes, oil, and sea salt. Kettle Brand keeps their ingredient list to a minimum while still creating an undeniable flavor and crunch.
As you reach for that bag at the grocery store, just know that there is only one kettle style chip. The Real Kettle Chips have been inspiring knock-offs for thirty years, but none have yet or will ever reach their substance.
Chocolate dipped potato chips are probably the easiest thing to make. Just take some melting chocolate, dip your chips in it, sprinkle with whatever you’d like, and let the chocolate completely dry on some wax paper.
I used regular milk chocolate with heath bar pieces, coconut, and sprinkles for the toppings.
As for the cookies, the sea salt provided all the salt that the cookie needed. They also gave the cookie a surprise and pleasant crunch in every bite.
See if people can guess what’s inside the cookie before you tell them. I bet they’ll be shocked!
What do you include in your picnic basket? Answer in the comments for a chance to win a $100 Visa Gift Card!
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup butter
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1 egg
- 1 tsp vanilla
- 1 1/4 cup flour
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1 cup Kettle Brand Sea Salt Potato Chips (not yet crushed)
- 1/2 cup chocolate chips
Directions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
- Cream together the butter and both sugars. Add in the egg and vanilla.
- Stir in the flour and baking soda until just combined.
- Measure the potato chips to 1 cup, and then crush them in the measuring cup (it'll be less than 1 cup when crushed). Stir in the crushed chips and chocolate chips.
- Form the dough into two tablespoon sized balls and drop on baking sheet, at least two inches apart.
- Bake for 12 minutes.
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amy says
their sea salt & vinegar would find their way into my picnic basket – if i had one! they are absolutely my guilty pleasure! for now, they reside in my pantry. their barbeque is also super tasty – just the right amount of tang!
Mami2jcn says
We pack Portuguese rolls, peaches, and water.
Mami2jcn says
tweet–https://twitter.com/mami2jcn/status/336631418887225344
Jessica To says
We always include chips and fresh fruit.
Candice says
This recipe has just gone into my ‘must-try’ list!
I think some kind of baked goods would have made their way into my picnic basket! Chips, definitely, and egg sandwiches!
JOY says
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BTW, THOSE CHOCOLATE DIPPED CHIPS LOOK DISGUSTING.
Erika says
Something healthy-but-not, like cinnamon apple chips. 🙂
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Elena says
We take pasta salad, fresh fruits and water bottles
Elena says
https://twitter.com/ElenaIstomina/status/336674268639289344
Mimi says
I include chocolate chip cookies!
barbara n says
I love both salty and sweet in my picnic basket….chips and cookies!!!!
april v says
I include BBQ chips! It’s a must have picnic food! 🙂
natalie s says
I always include watermelon and pasta salad in my picnic basket!
gena B says
potato salad!
stephanie says
must have is water!!
stephanie says
tweet: https://twitter.com/akronugurl/status/336886128655347712 .
Pech says
I like the idea of the surprise if some crunch and salt in the cookies! I usually would pack chips either as a side or inside my picnic sandwich! I usually always have a hunk of cheese and maybe charcuterie to make it fancy
courtney b says
i want salt and vinegar chips and lemonade!
courtney b says
tweet
https://twitter.com/MeandBells/status/336905571020201985
Corisa says
yum! chocolate covered potato chips sounds delish!
Danielle says
i always pack cookies and sweets!
David says
WE always take tuna a pimento cheese along with chips. I have never considered the potato chip cookie idea, but with the way bacon is being added to everything, I imagine the cookie idea could be a winner.
David says
I tweeted at https://twitter.com/1froglegs/status/336932332571357184
Jessica says
Gotta have chocolate chip cookies!
Laurel h says
Sandwiches and chips are a must, along with really cold beverages! Then of course, something sweet…
joyce says
lemonade, delicious snacks, a nice soft blanket, & a good book to read are my necessities!
amy pugmire says
I have young kids I love to pack finger foods. We love uncrustables, string cheese, carrots, grapes, granola bars, dried fruit and caprisuns
amy pugmire says
tweet
https://twitter.com/1amypugmire/status/337056354755805184
Stephanie V. says
In my picnic basket is cheese, crackers, red wine, kettle chips (honey Dijon is my fave) and nuts and chocolate
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Madeline says
I like a picnic with ham and cheese sandwiches, wine, and cookies.
Madeline says
Tweet link: https://twitter.com/shala_darkstone/status/337168350939607040
Lisa Brown says
I would have sparkling water, potato salad, french bread, cheese, chocolate chip cookies, deli meats.
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Lisa Brown says
tweet – https://twitter.com/LuLu_Brown24/status/337289698382868481
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Shannon m says
I am a traditional peanut butter and jelly sandwiches and chips and lemonade type of person, but I’d love to be more of a wine and cheese and crusty bread one.
Shannon m says
https://twitter.com/rhumbamom/status/337375015500664835
Susan Smith says
I’d pack a sub sandwich, potato chips, fruit and wine
Susan Smith says
https://twitter.com/susan1215/status/337390666952876033
Amy says
The main courses and sides always vary widely, but we almost always have some kind of cookie for the dessert. I’ll have to give these a try and see if they make it into one of our summer baskets.
lynn @ The actor's diet says
I almost always have chips in my picnic basket. And cookies.
Audrey says
Sandwiches, hummus and veggies, fruit, and cookies. And iced tea to drink.
cw says
I always include something sweet (like summer fruit) and something salty (like chips), cheese, bread, and wine.
Peter g says
I would include a hoagie and chips with juice and some fruit.
Adrienne Gordon says
Cheese, nuts, potato salad, water.
Kate F. says
I pack sandwiches, chips, and cookies.
PAIGE CHANDLER says
Fried chicken, french bread, brownies, and lemonade.
Margaret Smith says
I’d include italian sub sandwiches cut into small servings, chips, fruit and ice tea.
Thanks so much.
Margaret Smith says
I tweeted: https://twitter.com/peg42/status/338053224047198208
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Kiara says
We have sandwiches, chips, and fresh fruit.
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soha molina says
potato salad
soha molina says
https://twitter.com/sohamolina/status/338085269704159232
Cynthia C says
in my basket there would be salami sandwiches, veggies with dip and strawberries.
Cynthia C says
Tweet
https://twitter.com/clc408/status/338388514163015680
Jimmy says
I would include turkey sandwiches, grapes, and potato chips
DAVID HOLLINGSWORTH says
I usually take bottled water & sunscreen.
mickeyfan says
I always pack a blanket. And wine!
Christine burd says
I pack chicken sandwiches and water and chips and oranges
Tamar says
Those look awesome.
I usually get BBQ wraps, chicken fingers, cole slaw, and water for my picnics 🙂
Richard Hicks says
I would include fried chicken, chips, fruit, and more.
Richard Hicks says
https://twitter.com/rrich2222/status/338675614728982529
Kathy S says
I would pack turkey and cheese sandwiches, salt and vinegar chips, some fruit, and a bottle of Merlot.
Jessie C. says
We pack fruit salad, water and trail mix.
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Jessie C. says
-https://twitter.com/tcarolinep/status/338861064034856960
Stephanie Larison says
Cheese, crackers, fruit and some sandwiches too! Oh, and some water bottles!
Anastasia says
On picnics with the kids, there are always PB&J’s, chips, fruit and soda 🙂 Then we add other stuff based on what we have or what’s on sale 🙂
sharonjo says
Turkey sandwiches, chips of course, fresh fruit, and brownies for dessert. Thanks!
Love the sweet/salty combo in your recipe ideas!
HilLesha says
I’d pack carrot sticks, an Izzie beverage in Clementine, roasted red pepper hummus, and a Greek salad.:)
Sarah Hirsch says
my perfect picnic basket would have a nice salad and some bread.
Nadine L says
It varies, depending on the occasion, but my go to is cold grilled chicken, my homemade macaroni salad and fruit salad
Nadine L says
I tweeted https://twitter.com/2BeFitBy50/status/339439038463356929
Maryr says
My picnic basket would include wine, cheese and crackers.
edq143 says
this looks really good
steph says
sandwiches, fresh fruit and fresh veggies. that is the cutest picnic tote!
steph says
https://twitter.com/DesMoinesDealin/status/339847331069427713
Jacob lafountaine says
Classic white bread sandwiches, chips and soda
Jen M O says
We like to have sandwiches with chips and something sweet in our basket.
rachel says
I’m a sucker for salt and vinegar chips. they make a picnic party!
Ellie W says
Potato salad and ham n cheese croissant sandwiches are included in my picnic basket.
Ellie W says
tweeted
https://twitter.com/eswright18/status/341319410096668673
Barbara M says
Chicken salad crackers cheese fresh fruit and flavored water.
Thank you
Barbara M says
I tweeted https://twitter.com/JalapenoMama/status/341419463545065472
Wild Orchid says
I would include fried chicken, coleslaw, potato salad, and kettle chips, of course!
Thanks for the chance to win!
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Wild Orchid says
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Elissa says
I would take all the sea salt and vinegar chips in the world. And maybe a nice ham sandwich to put the chips on. Have you ever done that? chips IN the sandwich? best. ever.
Elissa says
and this…..
https://twitter.com/Elissa_Anne/status/341954185115357185
Wanda McHenry says
i include grapes, brie, prosciutto wrapped melon and triscuits! Oh, and wine!
Wanda McHenry says
https://twitter.com/myfolly/status/342150437174120448
Lisa says
I always include fruit, iced tea, and some ham and cheese sandwiches!
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One Frugal Girl says
I switch around the main items but I always, always, always include pickles!
Alisha B. says
I would definitely include mason jars filled with lemonade iced tea, strawberries, cucumbers, meringue cookies, homemade taro chips and homemade veggie pattie wraps! Thank you for the giveaway opportunity!
steve weber says
water, wine, fruit, sandwhiches, chips, pickles, desserts
jen gersch says
grape juice and pb j’s
nannypanpan says
always need something salty like chips and fresh fruit especially watermelon or cherries
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Marcia Goss says
I like to include fresh fruit (watermelon, cantaloupe, grapes), along with deli meat and cheese for sandwiches.
Marcia Goss says
https://twitter.com/mgoss123/status/344166008078090240
ashley says
sandwiches, potato salad and chocolate chip cookies
maureen says
Fresh fruit, cut up veggies, artichoke dip , chips and cookies and sandwiches. With pop and juice boxes.
Michelle S. says
I like to include fried chicken and fresh salad in my picnic basket
Michelle S. says
tweet https://twitter.com/88MichelleS/status/345231728480239617
kELLY d says
I INCLUDE PEANUT BUTTER SANDWICHES, CHIPS, PRETZELS, FRUIT SALAD AND JUICE DRINKS.
kELLY d says
tweet
https://twitter.com/Kellydpa/status/345647497357701120
Ashley says
My son is a fruit-a-holic, so fresh fruit is a must in addition to hummus, whole grain pita chips, cheese, nuts, and some turkey.
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Margot C says
I want to be invited to your picnic; we go for ham sandwiches, cole slaw, cheese, fruit and (the best part!) chips!
Margot C says
https://twitter.com/AnnaZed/status/346524823616376832
Denise S says
I haven’t had a picnic in a long time, but I always bring sandwiches, chips and cookies.
Christina Sparks says
Chips, macaroni salad, potato salad and cold sandwiches
Tina M says
fruit, salad, cake, coke and juice
Tina M says
https://twitter.com/HappyTina0115/status/348867093388738561
Becky Harris says
Plenty of fresh fruit for my son and dill pickles for my daughter! As for me, I can’t get enough dessert or chips, BBQ or plaun Sea Salt being my favorite!
Kelly Massman says
sandwiches or foil packs, fruit, chips!! Thanks for a chance to win, too! kmassman gmail
Sonya Morris says
I include pb&j sandwiches, chips, fruit and drinks. I can’t mess that up!
Sonya Morris says
https://twitter.com/catholicfanatic/status/350033402621202432
tweeted
Lisa v. says
I like to add turkey wraps, veggies and dip, cheese, fruit and wine.
Susan Chester says
I like to take assorted sandwiches, fruit salad, soda, and of course Kettle chips!
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bECKY rICHIED says
cold chicken with potato salad and krinkle kettle chips 🙂 Yum! yum!
SharonF says
My 5 bean casserole and some salt and vinegar chips to dip into the beans.
rEBECCA gRAHAM says
ham or turkey sandwiches on wheat bread, chips, cookies, drinks.
Amy Tong says
Oh my…I can’t wait to try these cookies. The salty crunch of kettle chips in there must be divine! i ALWAYS PACK MY PICNIC BASKET WITH WRAPS, KETTLE CHIP, FRUIT AND ICED TEA. i THINK i NEED TO INCLUDE SOME CHOCOLATE DIPPED KETTLE CHIPS NEXT TIME.
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Amy Tong says
tweeted:
https://twitter.com/uTry_it/status/350881262162034688
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Erica Best says
deli meat nice bread, cheese,fruit salad, pasta salad
Erica Best says
https://twitter.com/purplelover04/status/351037293269745664
Debra Ford says
I like to have finger foods like brie with cheese and some fruit.
meredith says
my perfect picnic has some good bread, cheese, grapes (or better yet wine!)
meredith says
tweeted https://twitter.com/mermont84/status/351483833838874624
gina says
Chips, watermelon, cupcakes & sparkling water.
Kerry says
I always make sure I have watermelon in our picnic basket.
crystal smith says
My picnic basket always has potato salad, pasta salad, and cold cuts for sandwiches 🙂
Mihaela D. says
potato salad and grapes 🙂
sandra says
lunchmeats and cheeses
Carly says
I always have lots of fresh fruit, subs, and pieces of dark chocolate in my picnic basket.
Jennifer says
We always have brownies in our picnic basket!
Daniel M says
subs chips fruit cookies & drinks
Pauline M says
I never leave for a picnic without my deli salad…. I found this recipe out of my taste of home magazine and it’s become a favorite in my house!
Carolsue says
i PACK SMOKED SALMON, WINE, CHIPS AND CRACKERS
Sara W says
I usually include fruit with caramel dip.
ky2here says
Your chips plus fruits and veggies.
ky2here says
https://twitter.com/ky2here1/status/352009407204302848
Eugenie says
Kettle Brand Krinkle Cut Potato Chips – the crispiest tastiest chip around!
Diane baum says
I would bring finger sandwiches, kettle chips, fruit kaboobs and try to also make and bring the cookies on your site.
Rosie says
i like to fill it with snacks and sodas! Chips (and I will be making those cookies with the kettle chips in them), pretzels, anything salty and yummy! a few apples, hoagies from subway! no work for me, fun for everyone!
d cosgrove says
BLTs
Jeanette H. says
Sandwiches, chips, bottles of water.
Your chip recipes look amazing! Can’t wait to try them!!
Valeen N says
I always have potato salad, yum!!
Jacie says
Sub sandwiches!
s riches says
I put fried chicken and macaroni salad in the basket.
tina reynolds says
I would have sandwiches, hummus, fresh fruit especially pinapple its my familys favorite and sweet tea./water
tina reynolds says
https://twitter.com/eaglesforjack/status/352219959922921472
Holly Wert says
i include cookies and fresh fruit in my picnics pry.school.1@gmail.com
Holly Wert says
tweeted https://twitter.com/holly_gardens/status/352164142783807489 pry.school.1@gmail.com
Lorena Keech says
Fried chicken and my mom’s potato salad.
Erica C. says
Gotta have fresh fruit!
Lisa Garner says
We always have sandwiches, fresh fruit, corn on the cob and chips in our picnic basket.
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Lisa Garner says
I Tweeted: https://twitter.com/lisalmg/status/352254771433975808
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Lauren Harmon says
I always pack hummus and chips, coconut water, and grapes in my picnic basket! Yummy & Healthy! 🙂
Kayla says
I always have potato salad!
Debbie B says
chicken salad sandwiches, chips and chocolate chip cookies
Debbie B says
tweet link:
https://twitter.com/bellows22/status/352408895295209473
Jackee says
I always make hummus for our picnics. It tastes great and it good for you too. I make a basic recipe then add jalapenos and roasted pasilla and bell peppers.
Jackee says
Tweeted https://twitter.com/happeegirl/status/352427730018643969
angie lilly says
bring on the fresh fruit and cheese with a big chunk of sourdough bread! add some sparkling grape juice and call it perfect!
angie lilly says
I tweeted here: https://twitter.com/MsTofuFairy/status/352434459800387584
brenda robinson says
iced tea, a summer fave
brenda robinson says
https://twitter.com/itsallfreetome/status/352445453784199169
Stephanie G says
Sandwiches, fruit salad, some kind of dessert, chips, drinks,a blanket and napkins.
Stephanie G says
tweet
https://twitter.com/abrightbabe/status/352450387661438979
Shea Balentine says
We love kettle chips and hubby would make sure it was one of the first things put in the basket! Along with some bottled water and apples!
Nick a. says
I always pack kettle potato chips in my picnic basket
Thomas Murphy says
I have sandwiches, chips, cookies, and drinks in my picnic basket.
Thomas Murphy says
https://twitter.com/thomasmurphy40/status/352469656864440320
Christian Alejandro says
Sandwiches, chips, fresh fruit, cold drinks, and a salad!
Christian Alejandro says
tweeted!
https://twitter.com/lieutcrunch17/status/352472025283051520
Betty C says
Hoagies with an assortment of fillings, chips, and cookies or fruit
Betty C says
Tweet – https://twitter.com/willitara/status/352480863285555201
Tabathia B says
seedless grapes and danimals yogurt drink
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Tabathia B says
tweet https://twitter.com/ChelleB36/status/352483497354600448
Amanda Sakovitz says
Turkey sandwiches and chips!
Amanda Sakovitz says
https://twitter.com/aes529/status/352486363003756546
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Crystal F says
we do muffins, sandwhiches, chips and drinks. Thank you!
Maggie M says
Our family is all about sandwiches so that’s usually what goes in our picnic basket. Fruit juice and plenty of water too!
LAMusing says
I like to add shrimp cocktail, crusty french bread and brie, and grapes or watermelon
Norma says
Fresh summer fruit salad!
cc april says
One of my family’s favorite foods inside my picnic basket is Chicken and Slaw wraps! They are so easy to make epecially if you use rotisserie chickens. Mix the chicken with some coleslaw, ranch dressing and sweet pickle relish, place on a wrap and roll it. your family will love it!
susan smoaks says
i like to have a bottle of wine and some fresh fruit in my picnic basket
Margaret says
I always include iced tea in my picnic basket.
whitney says
turkey sandwich, salad, chips/dip and some fruit
whitney says
https://twitter.com/electricstar/status/352565587458793472
margo mckeon says
cold cuts , cheese ,bread and chips and dip
Lee says
My perfect picnic basket would include fried chicken, potato salad and fruit salad.
K Anne says
Cheese, grapes, strawberries, crackers & champagne
Sara Floyd says
I would have fruit and pasta salad
Sara Floyd says
I tweeted https://twitter.com/FloydSara/status/352618299554668544
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