A little Frito-Lay history
In 1932, Herman Lay, the founder of the H.W. Lay Co., started selling LAY’S potato chips right out of his Ford Model A. Now, 75 years later, LAY’S chips are still being made with genuine, trusted ingredients. And after nearly a century in the 'chip business', we’re not stopping anytime soon. Here at Frito-Lay, we continue to innovate so that we can provide reliable, well-crafted products that are as good as they are fun.
Enjoy the traditional taste of LAY’S Classic Flavor Potato Chips all on their own, pair them with your favorite dip, or mix things up with your own culinary creation. The simple taste of LAY’S Classic Flavor Potato Chips makes them a perfect ingredient for many delicious recipes.
Recipe inspiration
Chocolate Chip & LAY’S Potato Chip Cookies (Gluten Free)
Take the tasty adventure beyond the bag and use LAY’S chips to whip up something delicious enough to gather the whole family around
Try this recipe for a delicious twist on the traditional chocolate chip cookie. LAY’S perfectly seasoned chips give a salty-sweet crunch with every bite.
Ingredients:
5 ounce LAY'S Classic Potato Chips (about 4 cups or 75 chips), processed till finely minced but not mealy
2 cups all-purpose gluten-free baking flour or your favorite blend
1/2 tsp xanthan gum or guar gum
1/4 tsp sea salt
2 tsps baking powder
1/2 tsp baking soda
1 1/2 cups light brown sugar
1/2 cup canola oil or butter (chewy or crisp)
1 1/2 Tbsps vanilla extract
2 Tbsps agave nectar
1/2 cup brewed coffee
2 tablespoons unsweetened coconut
1 egg
1/2 cup miniature milk chocolate chips
Instructions:
1. Preheat oven to 350 degree Fahrenheit.
2. Process 4 cups of LAY'S Classic Potato Chips and weigh until you have 5 ounces (about half the bag).
3. In a large bowl, whisk together baking powder, xanthan gum, salt, baking powder and baking soda.
4. Stir in the brown sugar and mix until combined.
5. In a separate bowl, whisk together the oil (or butter), vanilla extract, agave and half cup of brewed coffee.
6. Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, stirring until smooth. If the dough is too stiff, add more coffee as needed to soften. The finished dough should be thick.
7. Stir in the potato chips.
8. Roll dough into walnut-size balls and place 2 inches apart onto a sheet pan lined with parchment paper. Bake on the bottom rack for 15 to 17 minutes.
9. Remove from oven to cool for 5 minutes, then transfer cookies to a cooling rack.
10. Repeat until all dough is used.
Recipe created by: Susan Magrini of Cooking with Diabetes
Disclosure: This recipe is designed to be gluten free. Frito-Lay is not liable or responsible for the outcome of any recipes from this website, as the ingredients used cannot be controlled nor can the environment where the recipe is made. For a full list of Frito-Lay’s qualified gluten-free products, please visit our website.