Everybody comes to Rick’s Café Américain in the movie Casablanca, whether it’s for cocktails, food, forged letters of transit or hopes of winning big at roulette. Though you’ll likely want to stick to the first two.

If you’re looking to gamble on something new, why not try some potato chip cookies, a twist on the traditional snack.

We can’t guarantee your friends will be shocked – shocked! – but they may be mildly surprised.

Ingredients:

• 125 ml (1/2 cup) unsalted butter
• 250 ml (1 packed cup) of brown sugar
• 1 egg
• 500 ml (2 cups) all-purpose flour
• 5 ml (1 tsp) baking powder
• 250 ml (1 cup) finely crushed potato chips
• 125 ml (1/2 cup) sliced almonds

Preparation:

1. In bowl of electric mixer, beat unsalted butter, with brown sugar.
2. Add the egg and beat again. Add the flour, baking powder, finely crushed potato chips and sliced almonds. Mix just until combined.
3. Scoop by teaspoonful onto parchment-lined baking sheets and bake for 10 to 12 minutes in a 180 C (350 F) oven.