If you enjoy sweet and salty combinations, let me introduce you to Idaho Janes. This crowd-pleasing sweet demonstrates that often the most unexpected ingredients produce the best delights. These small candy mounds are made with only three basic ingredients—white chocolate, walnuts, and crushed potato chips—and strike the ideal balance, leaving you wanting more!

Whether you’re seeking for more holiday recipes or simply want an easy treat to make with the kids, these Idaho Janes will be a hit. For this dish, I recommend Ruffles potato chips. Their ridges provide the perfect amount of crunch and salty flavor. But don’t worry if this brand is unavailable; any simple potato chip will suffice. Add a handful of chopped walnuts for nutty flavor, followed by a complete bag of melted chocolate chips.

It is entirely up to you whether you like white or normal chocolate. If you want a less sweet treat, use darker chocolate. Using a cookie scoop to shape the mounds simplifies the final step, which is simply waiting for the chocolate to completely cool. Simple as that, your Idaho Janes are ready to be packaged as gifts or savored right away; we won’t judge. Give the dish a try; your taste buds will thank you!