potato chip cookies

INGREDIENTS

• 1 cup (2 sticks or 225 grams) unsalted butter, at room temperature
• 1 cup (200 grams) granulated sugar, divided
• 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
• 1/4 teaspoon table salt (optional, see note above)
• 1/2 cup chopped and toasted pecans
• 1/2 cup finely crushed potato chips
• 2 cups (250 grams) all-purpose flour
• 1 tablespoon crushed potato chips
• 1 1/2 teaspoons flaked sea salt
• 4 ounces (115 grams) semi- or bittersweet chocolate, finely chopped
• 1 teaspoon butter, canola oil or vegetable shortening