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Spreads – I was inspired by the Pioneer Woman making these on her television show and decided to give her Spreads Cookie recipe a try for myself.
I love watching cooking shows on television to give me recipe ideas and things that I can try in my own kitchen. I literally could spend all day watching the creative things people are able to do on cooking shows. One of the shows that I usually find myself watching on the weekend is The Pioneer Woman.
I really enjoy watching her put a spin on recipes that you can use each and every day. Last weekend she shared her recipe for ‘Spreads’ which is a quick and easy cookie that you simply make by spreading the cookie dough onto a sheet pan instead of using a cookie cutter or forming individual cookies. This spreading method makes this recipe super fast to make and most of the ingredients you probably already have in your kitchen which makes it even better.
Spreads Ingredients:
- 1 cup Brown Sugar
- 1 cup Margarine
- 1 whole Egg
- 2 cups Flour
- 1/2 teaspoon Salt
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla
- 6 ounces, weight ( To 8 Ounces) Chocolate Chips
Preparation Instructions:
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
Mix together brown sugar and margarine. Add egg and mix together. Add flour, salt, and vanilla, and mix together well.
Spread dough onto a cookie sheet to a thickness of 1/4 to 1/2-inch.
Bake for 15 to 20 minutes, or until slightly brown. At this point, pull out of the oven and sprinkle chocolate chips evenly over the top.
Return to oven for 1 minute. Remove and spread melted chips over the top.
Cut into squares.
Enjoy!
Original recipe from The Pioneer Woman
Got any comments, questions, or other ideas for Spreads? Share them in the comments below!
48 Comments
Kristen B
February 11, 2014 at 1:23 PMI don’t watch cooking shows, I usally get all my recipes from blogs or Pinterest. The Pioneer Woman sounds good though. I’ll have to try to find it. I like this recipe. Pinned it.
admin
February 11, 2014 at 2:29 PMThank you! I love to get recipes from Pinterest as well.
Krystal
February 11, 2014 at 4:21 PMThis looks AWESOME! I find my recipes from blogs and Pinterest, but The Pioneer Woman has some classics that have become staples in my house. #SITSBlogging
admin
February 12, 2014 at 2:27 PMShe does…I love her recipes as well. Thanks Krystal!
Leilani
February 11, 2014 at 5:39 PMHello from SITS comment love! Cookies don’t get any faster than this. I find that the texture is softer and chewier when I use this method. The hubs loves cookie cakes so I have been spreading dough on cookie sheets for years. Never thought to ice them, though. Maybe that’s a good thing. haha
admin
February 12, 2014 at 2:28 AMYou are so right! I like the texture of spreads and it does make them softer. The topping gives it a little something extra and you can literally top these cookies with anything…I love these! Thank you so much for stopping by from #SITSBlogging
Lauren
February 11, 2014 at 5:41 PMOh my goodness, everywhere I turn lately I’m finding chocolate chip cookie recipes! It must be a sign to get baking!! 😉
admin
February 12, 2014 at 2:34 AMIt must be a sign Lauren, so you may have to give one of those recipes a try…this one is so easy and you can top it with whatever you like.
Lauren
February 11, 2014 at 6:53 PMThe Pioneer Women is one of my absolute favorites! I read her blog all the time. This recipe looks amazing! – Lauren #sitsblogging
admin
February 12, 2014 at 2:40 AMThank you so much Lauren! I love watching her show…her recipes are so family-friendly and simple.
Kristi D
February 11, 2014 at 7:53 PMThese look awesome! I am going to have to try this one out. It looks super simple, too. Thanks for sharing this #SITSBlogging
admin
February 12, 2014 at 4:17 AMThank you! It is so simple and delicious…my two favorite things about a recipe.
Kristyn
February 11, 2014 at 3:31 PMHere in Oklahoma the Pioneer Woman has been popular for years. Have you picked up her cookbook yet? She has a recipe for an olive spread that she bakes on French bread that’s a family favorite at my house.
admin
February 11, 2014 at 7:46 PMI have not had a chance to pick up her latest cookbook…but that recipe sounds yummy! I will have to check it out…Thank you!
Kristi
February 11, 2014 at 8:55 PMI love Pioneer Woman! Every recipe I’ve tried from her has been delicious. I’ll have to add these to my list!
admin
February 12, 2014 at 4:16 AMKristi I feel the same way…I love her recipes!
Kristi at Disney Insider Tips
February 11, 2014 at 9:38 PMI am addicted to Pioneer Woman. Everything she makes looks amazing. I have tried a few dishes, but not this one. I’ll be sure to pin it because it looks great!
admin
February 12, 2014 at 4:16 AMThank you…I am a fan of The Pioneer Woman as well and this recipe was easy and delicious.
Kimberly Curtis
February 11, 2014 at 6:14 PMI watch The Pioneer Woman also. And the spreads way is great if you have a lot to bake for also. I also noticed, it appears you have a blog anniversary coming up? I loved all your wonderful photos, great job! It is nice to meet you, #SITSBlogging
admin
February 12, 2014 at 2:32 AMThank you so much Kimberly! I do have a blogiversary this month…1 year and I am so proud of myself for keeping up with it along with all the craziness of life…lol. It is so nice meeting you and I cannot wait to connect with you more through #SITSBlogging
Lena @ WhatMommyDoes
February 11, 2014 at 11:51 PMI watched this episode, too! I liked how you could really customize this with just about any topping you’d like. I’m always on the hunt for something quick and easy that the kids can help me with, so thanks for reminding me about this! #SITSBlogging
admin
February 12, 2014 at 4:07 AMThank you Lena…these are super easy and you can top them with pretty much anything.
Laina Turner
February 12, 2014 at 12:48 AMI’ve been craving sugar all day and this looks amazing.#SITS blogging
admin
February 12, 2014 at 4:14 AMThank you so much…perhaps you should just give in to the sugar cravings; your body may need it 😉
Laura
February 12, 2014 at 1:08 AMYou make this recipe sound so easy! I am going to have to check out the Pioneer Woman for more recipes. Thanks for sharing can’t wait to give this recipe a try 🙂
admin
February 12, 2014 at 2:26 PMThank you Laura!
Kristen
February 12, 2014 at 2:29 AMHow cool is that? I’ve heard alot about this Pioneer Woman…I may need to check her out. But I am totally doing this for my daughters class birthday party! Thanks…I like spreads now too…
Stopping by from SITS!
admin
February 12, 2014 at 4:03 AMAwesome!! Thank you so much. I am sure they will be a hit at your daughter’s class birthday party 🙂
Lauren @ I am THAT Lady
February 12, 2014 at 3:18 AMThese look AMAZING!! Thanks for sharing!
admin
February 12, 2014 at 4:01 AMThank you!
Kristin
February 12, 2014 at 3:47 AMI like that – so much easier than trying to size out the perfect cookie. I’m partial to bars anyway! Stopping by from SITS!
admin
February 12, 2014 at 4:00 AMThat is exactly how I feel Kristin…So easy and no cookie cutters needed. Thanks for stopping by.
Laura
February 12, 2014 at 4:03 AMThis is my kind of recipe…delicious & easy to fix. #SITSBlogging
admin
February 12, 2014 at 2:25 PMThat is my kind of recipe as well…Thank you!
Kimberly
February 12, 2014 at 4:30 AMThese look so yummy! I almost always burn the last pan of cookies because I’m tired of baking them, so I love this idea for getting them all done at once.
admin
February 12, 2014 at 2:19 PMThank you…I do the exact same thing on the last batch of cookies!
Kym
February 12, 2014 at 7:11 AMThese look great and super easy- I can’t wait to give them a try! Thanks for sharing- I’m always looking for new recipes <3
#SITSBlogging
admin
February 12, 2014 at 2:21 PMThank you so much Kym!
Krissa
February 12, 2014 at 3:40 AMLove the Pioneer Woman and these look delicious! Stopping by from the SITS Girls Comment Love Tribe! ~Krissa
admin
February 12, 2014 at 4:00 AMThank you…I am such a fan of The Pioneer Woman as well.
LeeAnn G Taylor
February 12, 2014 at 4:29 AMOhhh, these look so yummy. And the spreading idea seems like such a timesaver. I will have to add this to my “recipes to try” list on Plan to Eat (my meal planning software) — Visiting from #SITSBlogging
admin
February 12, 2014 at 2:18 PMThank you so much!
Leanne
February 13, 2014 at 1:55 AMYum!! This looks great. I’ve pinned it to try later. #SITSBlogging
admin
February 13, 2014 at 2:37 AMGreat! Thank you…
Angela Gilmore
February 17, 2014 at 4:06 PMI love he Pioneer Woman and I saw the episode with these! I’m glad you posted about them though, cause I wasn’t sold. Now I’ll have to try them!
admin
February 23, 2014 at 11:15 PMThey turned out pretty good. I like the idea of spreading the cookie dough instead of making individual cookies.
Wanda Walker
January 17, 2020 at 1:44 PMI just watched this episode and immediately looked for the recipe! Thanks for sharing! I am excited to make these!
LaKita
January 20, 2020 at 10:57 AMYou’re welcome! Love how easy and delicious this recipe is. Enjoy!