The Pioneer Woman’s Top Cookie Recipes to Satisfy Your Sweet Tooth

Posted by Melissa Girimonte. Updated on March 20, 2020

Ree Drummond's homemade cookies are always a hit, whether she's feeding the ranch hands or making a care package for her kids. From simple snickerdoodles to oatmeal and everything in between, here are The Pioneer Woman's top cookie recipes you should bake the next time you have a craving.

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Sprinkle Cookies

If you've been tasked with making cookies for a special occasion, bake up a few batches of these colourful, citrusy delights. The dough is scented with orange zest while the glaze has a hint of lemon. Get the recipe for <a href="https://www.foodnetwork.ca/shows/the-pioneer-woman/recipe/sprinkle-cookies/22842/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">The Pioneer Woman's Sprinkle Cookies</a>
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Love and Kisses Cookies

Cocoa-kissed cookies are covered in colourful candy sprinkles and finished with a milk chocolate candy topping. Whether you make them for a summer tea party or a holiday <a href="https://www.foodnetwork.ca/baking/photos/best-recipes-cookie-exchange/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">cookie exchange</a>, they're always a welcome treat. Get the recipe for <a href="https://www.foodnetwork.ca/shows/the-pioneer-woman/recipe/love-and-kisses-cookies/22608/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">The Pioneer Woman's Love and Kisses Cookies</a>
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Choc Mint Cookies

A simple rolled dough gets an extra special touch with the addition of chopped chocolate mint candies. Break out the fun-shaped cookie cutters and get the kids in the kitchen to help before they go into the oven. Once they're baked, the little ones can help decorate their creations with royal icing. Get the recipe for <a href="https://www.foodnetwork.ca/shows/the-pioneer-woman/recipe/choc-mint-cookies/22337/" target="_blank">The Pioneer Woman's Choc Mint Cookies</a>
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Chocolate Chip, Bacon and Caramel Corn Cookies

Jazz up chocolate chip cookies with crushed caramel corn, chopped bacon, and coffee for a sweet and savoury treat. Enjoy one with an afternoon cup of coffee or tea. Get the recipe for <a href="https://www.foodnetwork.ca/shows/the-pioneer-woman/recipe/chocolate-chip-bacon-and-caramel-corn-cookies/22336/" target="_blank">The Pioneer Woman's Chocolate Chip, Bacon and Caramel Corn Cookies</a>
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No-Bake Cookies

When you're craving cookies but don't want to turn on the oven, look no further than Ree's recipe for no-bake treats. They're great for snacking on the go or packing in your children's lunches. We've rounded up more <a href="https://www.foodnetwork.ca/baking/photos/no-cookie-recipes-you-cant-mess-up/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">cookie recipes you can make sans oven</a>. Get the recipe for <a href="https://www.foodnetwork.ca/shows/the-pioneer-woman/recipe/no-bake-cookies/22334/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">The Pioneer Woman's No-Bake Cookies</a>
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Cow Pies

These soft and chewy cookies will satisfy the sweetest tooth with a combination of semi-sweet, milk and white chocolate chips. After they've cooled, dip them in melted chocolate for a decadent finish. Get the recipe for <a href="https://www.foodnetwork.ca/shows/the-pioneer-woman/recipe/cow-pies/22022/" target="_blank">The Pioneer Woman's Cow Pies</a>
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Breakfast Cookies

You can feel good about breakfast on the go by starting your day with these healthy and satisfying cookies. Made with oats, coconut, seeds and dried fruit, every bite is packed with flavour. Get the recipe for <a href="https://www.foodnetwork.ca/shows/the-pioneer-woman/recipe/breakfast-cookies/21246/" target="_blank">The Pioneer Woman's Breakfast Cookies</a>
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Snickerdoodles

It's so easy to whip up a batch or two of Ree's sweet cinnamon sugar snickerdoodles. Bake some for your next barbecue or <a href="https://www.foodnetwork.ca/entertaining/photos/savoury-snacks-for-backyard-party/" target="_blank">backyard party</a>, and for some extra fun, use them to make ice cream sandwiches. Get the recipe for <a href="https://www.foodnetwork.ca/shows/the-pioneer-woman/recipe/the-pioneer-womans-snickerdoodles/21036/" target="_blank">The Pioneer Woman's Snickerdoodles</a>
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Chocolate Peanut Butter Cup Cookies

When you don't have time to bake a recipe from scratch, take a package of refrigerated recipes <a href="https://www.foodnetwork.ca/baking/photos/peanut-butter-dessert-recipes/" rel="noopener" target="_blank">peanut butter</a> cookie dough and top each with a mini peanut butter cup. They're delicious and ready in under 30 minutes. Get the recipe for <a href="https://www.foodnetwork.ca/shows/the-pioneer-woman/recipe/chocolate-peanut-butter-cup-cookies/20884/" target="_blank">The Pioneer Woman's Chocolate Peanut Butter Cup Cookies</a>
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One Dough, Two Cookies

With this recipe, you can make two kinds of cookies at once by dividing the dough in half. Chocolate chips and pecans are added to one part of the batch while lime zest and dried cherries are added to the other. Bake them right away, or freeze the dough for another day. Get the recipe for <a href="https://www.foodnetwork.ca/shows/the-pioneer-woman/recipe/one-dough-two-cookies/20638/" target="_blank">The Pioneer Woman's One Dough, Two Cookies</a>
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Vanilla Meringue Cookies

Ree's meringue cookies are light and airy but filled with sweet vanilla flavour. They're also low in fat and gluten-free. For an extra dash of whimsy, give them pale pastel hues by adding food colouring. Get the recipe for <a href="https://www.foodnetwork.ca/recipe/vanilla-meringue-cookies/22841/" target="_blank">The Pioneer Woman's Vanilla Meringue Cookies</a>
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Potato Chip Chocolate Chip Cookies

Plain potato chips are crushed and added to these chocolate chip cookies for a sweet and salty snack. For an extra hint of saltiness, roll the warm cookies in more of the potato chip crumbs. Get the recipe for <a href="https://www.foodnetwork.ca/shows/the-pioneer-woman/recipe/potato-chip-chocolate-chip-cookies/20525/" target="_blank">The Pioneer Woman's Potato Chip Chocolate Chip Cookies</a>
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Granola Chocolate Chip Cookies

In this recipe, <a href="https://www.foodnetwork.ca/everyday-cooking/photos/easy-homemade-granola-bars/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">homemade granola</a> and dried apricots are added to oatmeal chocolate chip cookie dough. For a chewy cookie, bake for about 12 minutes, or leave them in a bit longer if you prefer them crispy. Get the recipe for <a href="https://www.foodnetwork.ca/shows/the-pioneer-woman/recipe/granola-chocolate-chip-cookies/20423/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">The Pioneer Woman's Granola Chocolate Chip Cookies</a>
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Malted Milk Chocolate Chip Cookies

Malted milk powder adds an extra layer of flavour to these chocolate chip cookies. Serve them warm straight from the oven, or cool and sandwich your favourite ice cream between two of them. Get the recipe for <a href="https://www.foodnetwork.ca/shows/the-pioneer-woman/recipe/malted-milk-chocolate-chip-cookies/20260/" target="_blank">The Pioneer Woman's Malted Milk Chocolate Chip Cookies</a>
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Crazy Cookies

Crispy rice cereal and chopped pecans add crunch to these cookies while colourful chocolate candies give them a fun twist. Just remember to refrigerate the scooped cookies for about 15 minutes before baking so they keep their shape. Get the recipe for <a href="https://www.foodnetwork.ca/shows/the-pioneer-woman/recipe/crazy-cookies/17841/" target="_blank">The Pioneer Woman's Crazy Cookies</a>
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Brownie Cookies

Much like a brownie, these rich chocolate-y cookies are tender and chewy. Once they've cooled, give them a generous dusting of powdered sugar. Get the recipe for <a href="https://www.foodnetwork.ca/shows/the-pioneer-woman/recipe/brownie-cookies/17832/" target="_blank">The Pioneer Woman's Brownie Cookies</a>
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Coconut Lime Butter Cookies

Lemon, lime and coconut add a tropical twist to melt-in-your-mouth butter cookies. After they've cooled, decorate with a citrus-infused coconut cream icing and a sprinkle of lemon and lime zest. Get the recipe for <a href="https://www.foodnetwork.ca/shows/the-pioneer-woman/recipe/coconut-lime-butter-cookies/16241/" target="_blank">The Pioneer Woman's Coconut Lime Butter Cookies</a>
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Chocolate Message Cookies

This recipe is great for holidays like Valentine's Day or Christmas, but would also be fun for a kids' party. Use hearts or other fun-shaped cookie cutters, then decorate with buttercream or add letters by using stencils and powdered sugar. Get the recipe for <a href="https://www.foodnetwork.ca/shows/the-pioneer-woman/recipe/chocolate-message-cookies/15655/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">The Pioneer Woman's Chocolate Message Cookies</a>
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Chocolate Chunk Cookies

The next time you bake cookies, use hand-chopped semisweet chocolate instead of chips for a more rustic treat. Adding some instant coffee granules will enhance the flavour of the chocolate, and finely chopped pecans will add some nuttiness. Get the recipe for <a href="https://www.foodnetwork.ca/shows/the-pioneer-woman/recipe/chocolate-chunk-cookies/15644/" target="_blank">The Pioneer Woman's Chocolate Chunk Cookies</a>
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Brown Sugar Oatmeal Cookies

Pour yourself an ice-cold glass of milk because these cookies were made for dunking. While Ree's simple recipe makes buttery, chewy brown sugar oatmeal cookies every time, you can add nuts, raisins or chocolate chips to the dough. Get the recipe for <a href="https://www.foodnetwork.ca/shows/the-pioneer-woman/recipe/brown-sugar-oatmeal-cookies/15562/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">The Pioneer Woman's Brown Sugar Oatmeal Cookies</a>
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