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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

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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.

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Spread dough onto a cookie sheet to a thickness of 1/4 to 1/2-inch.

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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.

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Return to oven for 1 minute. Remove and spread melted chips over the top.

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Cut into squares.

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Enjoy!

Original recipe from The Pioneer Woman

Got any comments, questions, or other ideas for Spreads? Share them in the comments below!


February 7, 2014 By
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LaKita Anderson is a Blogger, Foodie, Family/Self Taught Baker, Photography Enthusiast. She cooks, writes, and takes pictures of delicious food on her food blog, Simply LaKita, in sunny Northwest Florida.

48 Comments

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    Kristen B
    February 11, 2014 at 1:23 PM

    I 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.

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      admin
      February 11, 2014 at 2:29 PM

      Thank you! I love to get recipes from Pinterest as well.

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    Krystal
    February 11, 2014 at 4:21 PM

    This 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

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      admin
      February 12, 2014 at 2:27 PM

      She does…I love her recipes as well. Thanks Krystal!

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    Leilani
    February 11, 2014 at 5:39 PM

    Hello 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

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      admin
      February 12, 2014 at 2:28 AM

      You 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

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    Lauren
    February 11, 2014 at 5:41 PM

    Oh my goodness, everywhere I turn lately I’m finding chocolate chip cookie recipes! It must be a sign to get baking!! 😉

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      admin
      February 12, 2014 at 2:34 AM

      It 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.

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    Lauren
    February 11, 2014 at 6:53 PM

    The Pioneer Women is one of my absolute favorites! I read her blog all the time. This recipe looks amazing! – Lauren #sitsblogging

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      admin
      February 12, 2014 at 2:40 AM

      Thank you so much Lauren! I love watching her show…her recipes are so family-friendly and simple.

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    Kristi D
    February 11, 2014 at 7:53 PM

    These look awesome! I am going to have to try this one out. It looks super simple, too. Thanks for sharing this #SITSBlogging

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      admin
      February 12, 2014 at 4:17 AM

      Thank you! It is so simple and delicious…my two favorite things about a recipe.

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    Kristyn
    February 11, 2014 at 3:31 PM

    Here 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.

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      admin
      February 11, 2014 at 7:46 PM

      I 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!

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    Kristi
    February 11, 2014 at 8:55 PM

    I love Pioneer Woman! Every recipe I’ve tried from her has been delicious. I’ll have to add these to my list!

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      admin
      February 12, 2014 at 4:16 AM

      Kristi I feel the same way…I love her recipes!

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    Kristi at Disney Insider Tips
    February 11, 2014 at 9:38 PM

    I 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!

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      admin
      February 12, 2014 at 4:16 AM

      Thank you…I am a fan of The Pioneer Woman as well and this recipe was easy and delicious.

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    Kimberly Curtis
    February 11, 2014 at 6:14 PM

    I 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

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      admin
      February 12, 2014 at 2:32 AM

      Thank 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

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    Lena @ WhatMommyDoes
    February 11, 2014 at 11:51 PM

    I 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

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      admin
      February 12, 2014 at 4:07 AM

      Thank you Lena…these are super easy and you can top them with pretty much anything.

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    Laina Turner
    February 12, 2014 at 12:48 AM

    I’ve been craving sugar all day and this looks amazing.#SITS blogging

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      admin
      February 12, 2014 at 4:14 AM

      Thank you so much…perhaps you should just give in to the sugar cravings; your body may need it 😉

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    Laura
    February 12, 2014 at 1:08 AM

    You 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 🙂

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      admin
      February 12, 2014 at 2:26 PM

      Thank you Laura!

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    Kristen
    February 12, 2014 at 2:29 AM

    How 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!

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      admin
      February 12, 2014 at 4:03 AM

      Awesome!! Thank you so much. I am sure they will be a hit at your daughter’s class birthday party 🙂

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    Lauren @ I am THAT Lady
    February 12, 2014 at 3:18 AM

    These look AMAZING!! Thanks for sharing!

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      admin
      February 12, 2014 at 4:01 AM

      Thank you!

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    Kristin
    February 12, 2014 at 3:47 AM

    I like that – so much easier than trying to size out the perfect cookie. I’m partial to bars anyway! Stopping by from SITS!

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      admin
      February 12, 2014 at 4:00 AM

      That is exactly how I feel Kristin…So easy and no cookie cutters needed. Thanks for stopping by.

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    Laura
    February 12, 2014 at 4:03 AM

    This is my kind of recipe…delicious & easy to fix. #SITSBlogging

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      admin
      February 12, 2014 at 2:25 PM

      That is my kind of recipe as well…Thank you!

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    Kimberly
    February 12, 2014 at 4:30 AM

    These 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.

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      admin
      February 12, 2014 at 2:19 PM

      Thank you…I do the exact same thing on the last batch of cookies!

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    Kym
    February 12, 2014 at 7:11 AM

    These 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

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      admin
      February 12, 2014 at 2:21 PM

      Thank you so much Kym!

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    Krissa
    February 12, 2014 at 3:40 AM

    Love the Pioneer Woman and these look delicious! Stopping by from the SITS Girls Comment Love Tribe! ~Krissa

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      admin
      February 12, 2014 at 4:00 AM

      Thank you…I am such a fan of The Pioneer Woman as well.

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    LeeAnn G Taylor
    February 12, 2014 at 4:29 AM

    Ohhh, 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

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      admin
      February 12, 2014 at 2:18 PM

      Thank you so much!

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    Leanne
    February 13, 2014 at 1:55 AM

    Yum!! This looks great. I’ve pinned it to try later. #SITSBlogging

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      admin
      February 13, 2014 at 2:37 AM

      Great! Thank you…

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    Angela Gilmore
    February 17, 2014 at 4:06 PM

    I 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!

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      admin
      February 23, 2014 at 11:15 PM

      They turned out pretty good. I like the idea of spreading the cookie dough instead of making individual cookies.

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    Wanda Walker
    January 17, 2020 at 1:44 PM

    I just watched this episode and immediately looked for the recipe! Thanks for sharing! I am excited to make these!

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      LaKita
      January 20, 2020 at 10:57 AM

      You’re welcome! Love how easy and delicious this recipe is. Enjoy!

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