Salty and sweet. The best of friends? As time has passed, people and chefs have discovered that these two distinct tastes can get along well together. And in a cookie, your diners will get the best of both worlds. If you're feeling adventurous, this cookie will surely please your palette. Here's what you'll need:

- 2 sticks of butter (at room temp)
- 1 tsp vanilla
- 1/2 cup of granulated sugar (plus more for later)
- 1/2 cup toasted and chopped walnuts
- 1/2 cup finely crushed potato chips (regular, not flavored)
- 2 cups all purpose flour
- 1/3 cup semisweet chocolate chips

Note: This recipe will make approximately 2 dozen cookies.

To begin, preheat your oven to 350 degrees F. In a large bowl, use an electric mixer to cream together the butter and sugar, then add in your vanilla. Once combined, add in your toasted walnuts and the finely ground potato chips (this is where the salt comes in, as we aren't adding any otherwise), and chocolate chips. Once mixed, add in your flour in thirds, mixing until combined. You may need to add 1-2 tsp of water to help make the dough wet enough to work with.

Afterward, use a tbsp measure and create balls of dough (rolling them in your hands) and place on a parchment paper-lined baking sheet. Take a small bowl and add 1/4 cup granulated sugar to it. Then, press the bottom of a glass into the sugar, then gently press down (twisting as you go) onto the dough balls to gently flatten them to 1/3-1/2" in thickness. Place into your oven and bake for approximately 15 minutes, rotating halfway through.

Unusual combinations often make for some of the most memorable meals and treats we find. By taking two classic snacks (potato chips and cookies) and presenting them in new ways, highlighting their strengths together, will bring you and your diners quite the unique and delicious treat. To help make sure we have enough treats to satisfy our salty and sweet needs, the kitchen will be staying open late. Care to place an order?

Want to know what this challenge is all about? Check out my journal and feel free to send in recipes for cookies! http://www.furaffinity.net/journal/3096204/