1 c. shortening
1 c. white sugar
1 c. brown sugar
2 c. crushed potato chips
2 eggs
2 c. sifted flour
1 tsp. salt
1 tsp. baking soda
Chopped nuts or chips; optional (butterscotch)

Cream shortening and sugar; add eggs and mix well. Sift flour, salt, and soda. Add to batter. Last add crushed potato chips and nuts or chips. Drop by spoon on cookie sheet. Bake at 350 degrees for 10 minutes or until done.