Patriotic Potato Chip Cookies

Since my college days, I have been trying to perfect the recipe for these crowds pleasing cookies. To the eye, they are nothing more than a homemade Rainbow Chip Deluxe, but do not be fooled! The toasty crunchy outside surrounds a moist and fluffy cookie center with a melt in your mouth buttery finish. A favorite with the guys, my Patriotic Potato Chip Cookies are great treat for Father's Day too!

Patriotic Potato Chip Cookies
Makes 2 1⁄2 dozen cookies
Prep: 10 minutes, Bake: 18 minutes, Cool: 15 minutes

1 (18.25-ounce) box white cake mix with pudding
1⁄2 cup butter, softened
2 large eggs
1 tbsp Vanilla extract
1 cup red, & blue M&M’S®
1 overflowing cup potato chips

DIRECTIONS-

1. Preheat oven to 350°. Prepare bake sheets w/ nonstick cooking spray.
2. Mix in a large bowl: cake mix, butter, vanilla, and eggs. Beat at medium speed with an electric mixer for 2 minutes, or until well blended. Stir in candies and potato chips. Try not to crush chips up too much, you want a little crunch!
3. Roll by hand into walnut-size balls, and place 2 inches apart on sheets.
4. Bake for 15 minutes, or until golden brown. Let sit for 2 minutes before moving to wire racks to cool.