2024 has been a truly delicious year, especially when it comes to desserts from The Pioneer Woman! Ree Drummond’s top ten dessert recipes of the year showcase a delightful mix of flavors and textures, perfect for any sweet tooth. Think about warm slices of pie, comforting after-school cookies, and the irresistible allure of peanut butter. While Ree’s entire collection of homemade cakes, irresistible cookies, and classic cobblers are fantastic, these ten truly stood out in 2024.
Get ready to explore the best desserts from The Pioneer Woman that captured the internet’s attention this year. This list includes both Ree and Ladd Drummond’s favorite pies – must-tries for your next Thanksgiving or any day you crave something special. You’ll also find seasonal delights like refreshing fruit desserts perfect for summer and Ree’s comforting brown sugar oatmeal cookies, ideal for your Christmas cookie plate. And for those who prefer minimal effort, there’s even a beloved no-bake dessert that proves deliciousness doesn’t always require an oven.
Want to know which sweet treats made the top ten this year? Keep reading to discover the Pioneer Woman’s best desserts of 2024! And after you’ve seen them all, let us know in the comments if your personal favorite made the list.
Quick and Easy Apple Tart
In 2024, easy and inventive treats like these quick apple tarts were a major hit. They are incredibly simple to make with just a few ingredients: frozen puff pastry and a wonderfully spiced apple filling. This recipe proves that amazing desserts don’t have to be complicated.
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Close-up of Pioneer Woman's Quick and Easy Apple Tart, a top dessert in 2024, showcasing golden puff pastry and spiced apple filling.
Hector Manuel Sanchez
Dreamy Apple Pie
It’s impossible to count how many dessert tables were graced by this dreamy apple pie on Thanksgiving! This isn’t your average apple pie; the addition of cream and a blend of two sugars makes it exceptionally “dreamy” and delicious. It’s a Pioneer Woman apple pie recipe that’s a step above the rest.
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Overhead shot of Pioneer Woman's Dreamy Apple Pie, a 2024 favorite, highlighting its flaky crust and rich apple filling.
Danielle Daly
Blackberry Cobbler
Fruit desserts are always a win, and this blackberry cobbler is no exception! Bursting with juicy blackberries, this seasonal treat features a tender, cakey base. Served warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream, it’s the quintessential Pioneer Woman summer dessert and a highlight of 2024.
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Pioneer Woman's Blackberry Cobbler, a top fruit dessert of 2024, showcasing juicy blackberries and golden-brown cobbler topping.
Danielle Daly
No-Bake Peanut Butter Bars
Some of the best desserts require no oven at all – and these no-bake peanut butter bars prove it perfectly! These decadent, chewy bars feature a base of peanut butter and vanilla wafers, topped with a smooth, irresistible layer of chocolate. A Pioneer Woman no-bake dessert that’s a 2024 must-try.
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Pioneer Woman No-Bake Peanut Butter Bars, a popular 2024 dessert, displayed on a plate with layers of peanut butter and chocolate.
Danielle Daly
Chocolate Peanut Butter Pie
The magic of peanut butter is definitely present in this list of top desserts, especially with this incredible chocolate peanut butter pie! It boasts a classic Oreo crust and a simple four-ingredient filling of peanut butter, cream cheese, powdered sugar, and Cool Whip. This Pioneer Woman pie is a 2024 standout for peanut butter lovers.
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Slice of Pioneer Woman Chocolate Peanut Butter Pie, a top-rated 2024 dessert, featuring Oreo crust and creamy peanut butter filling.
Will Dickey
Pecan Pie
It may not have always been the case, but pecan pie is now one of Ree’s “all-time favorite pies on this earth!” With its delightful crunchy, uniform pecan “crust” and rich, custard-like filling, it’s easy to see why. This Pioneer Woman pecan pie recipe is a timeless dessert that shone in 2024.
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Whole Pioneer Woman Pecan Pie, highlighted as a best dessert of 2024, showing a dark, glossy filling and pecan topping.
Ralph Smith
Chocolate Pie
No Pioneer Woman dessert roundup is complete without Ladd Drummond’s favorite pie! This creamy, decadent chocolate pudding pie features a simple graham cracker crust and a silky smooth filling. If you’re like Ladd, you can enjoy a slice without any whipped cream needed. This Pioneer Woman chocolate pie is a classic for a reason and remained popular in 2024.
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Slice of Pioneer Woman Chocolate Pie, a 2024 top dessert and Ladd's favorite, revealing a rich chocolate pudding filling and graham cracker crust.
David Malosh
Brown Sugar Oatmeal Cookies
Ree has never met a cookie she didn’t love, and Pioneer Woman readers agree! These brown sugar oatmeal cookies were a major fan favorite in 2024. They’re wonderfully crispy on the edges, delightfully tender in the middle, and absolutely delicious straight from the oven. A perfect Pioneer Woman cookie recipe for any occasion.
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Plate of Pioneer Woman Brown Sugar Oatmeal Cookies, a 2024 fan favorite, showcasing their golden-brown edges and chewy texture.
C.W. Newell
Chocolate Sheet Cake
It might not be in the top spot like last year, but this Drummond family favorite chocolate sheet cake is still incredibly popular! The moist, rich chocolate cake is amazing on its own, but it’s elevated even further with a layer of fudgy icing and crunchy chopped nuts for added texture and flavor. A Pioneer Woman chocolate cake recipe that continues to be a hit in 2024.
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Slice of Pioneer Woman Chocolate Sheet Cake, a Drummond family favorite and top dessert for 2024, featuring rich chocolate cake, fudge icing and chopped nuts.
Ryan Liebe
Monkey Bread
Coming in at #1 is Ree’s sweet, sticky, and utterly irresistible monkey bread! This pull-apart dessert is incredibly easy to make with minimal effort and maximum reward. All you need are a few simple ingredients, like store-bought buttermilk biscuit dough, cinnamon sugar, and a generous drenching of caramel sauce. The ultimate Pioneer Woman dessert and the top of the list for 2024!
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Pioneer Woman Monkey Bread, crowned #1 dessert of 2024, showcasing its pull-apart texture, cinnamon sugar coating and caramel drizzle.
Ralph Smith
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