Sweet & Salty Cupcakes

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup (1 stick) butter, softened
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 2 large eggs, separated & at room temperature
• 1 tsp. vanilla
• 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 1/2 tsp. baking powder
• 1/4 tsp. salt
• 1/2 cup milk
• 1/8 tsp. cream of tartar
• 1 cup (2 sticks) butter, softened to room temperature
• 3 cups powdered sugar
• 1/4 cup cocoa powder
• 3/4 cup milk chocolate chips
• 2 T. chocolate or white milk
• Approximately 2 cups of whole potato chips, finely crushed
• 1/2 cup milk chocolate chips
• 2 tsp. vegetable shortening
• potato chips