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Modified: Jan 9, 2025 · Published: Feb 7, 2014 by LaKita · This post may contain affiliate links.

Spreads...

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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.

white plate with finished spreads on it

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 make it even better.

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Ingredients You'll Need

ingredients needed to make cookies in separate bowls
  • 1 cup Brown Sugar
  • 1 cup Margarine
  • 1 whole Egg
  • 2 cups Flour
  • ½ teaspoon Salt
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla
  • 6 ounces, weight ( To 8 Ounces) Chocolate Chips

Step By Step 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.

cookie batter in white bowl with hand mixer

Spread dough onto a cookie sheet to a thickness of ¼ to ½-inch.

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cookie batter spread on baking sheet

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.

baked cookie mixture topped with chocolate chips

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

melted chocolate spread on top of cookies

Cut into squares.

white plate with finished spreads on it

Enjoy!

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Have any comments, questions, or other delicious ideas and ways to enjoy this Spreads Recipe? Please share them in the comments below!

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white plate with finished spreads on it

Spreads

LaKita Anderson
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.
5 from 1 vote
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Prep Time 10 minutes mins
Cook Time 20 minutes mins
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 12
Calories 370 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup brown sugar
  • 1 cup butter
  • 1 large egg
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • ½ teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 6 ounces semi-sweet chocolate chips

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 ¼ to ½-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!

Notes

Original recipe from The Pioneer Woman
Calories: 370kcalCarbohydrates: 41gProtein: 4gFat: 21gSaturated Fat: 13gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 57mgSodium: 231mgPotassium: 138mgFiber: 2gSugar: 23gVitamin A: 502IUCalcium: 34mgIron: 2mg

The provided nutritional information is an estimate per serving. Accuracy is not guaranteed.

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  1. Krissa says

    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 says

      February 12, 2014 at 4:00 am

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

      Reply
  2. Kristen says

    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 says

      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 🙂

      Reply
  3. Kym says

    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 says

      February 12, 2014 at 2:21 pm

      Thank you so much Kym!

      Reply
  4. Kimberly says

    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 says

      February 12, 2014 at 2:19 pm

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

      Reply
  5. Laura says

    February 12, 2014 at 4:03 am

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

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    • admin says

      February 12, 2014 at 2:25 pm

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

      Reply
  6. Kristin says

    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 says

      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.

      Reply
  7. Lauren @ I am THAT Lady says

    February 12, 2014 at 3:18 am

    These look AMAZING!! Thanks for sharing!

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    • admin says

      February 12, 2014 at 4:01 am

      Thank you!

      Reply
  8. Laura says

    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 says

      February 12, 2014 at 2:26 pm

      Thank you Laura!

      Reply
  9. Laina Turner says

    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 says

      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 😉

      Reply
  10. Lena @ WhatMommyDoes says

    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 says

      February 12, 2014 at 4:07 am

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

      Reply
  11. Kimberly Curtis says

    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 says

      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

      Reply
  12. Kristi at Disney Insider Tips says

    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 says

      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.

      Reply
  13. Kristi says

    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 says

      February 12, 2014 at 4:16 am

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

      Reply
  14. Kristyn says

    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 says

      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!

      Reply
  15. Kristi D says

    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 says

      February 12, 2014 at 4:17 am

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

      Reply
  16. Lauren says

    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 says

      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.

      Reply
  17. Lauren says

    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!! 😉

    Reply
    • admin says

      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.

      Reply
  18. Leilani says

    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 says

      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

      Reply
  19. Krystal says

    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 says

      February 12, 2014 at 2:27 pm

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

      Reply
  20. Kristen B says

    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.

    Reply
    • admin says

      February 11, 2014 at 2:29 pm

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

      Reply
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