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When baking cookies What is the difference between shortening and butter?
When you're baking cookies, if you use shortening instead of butter, your cookies come out higher. They don't spread as much as they do with butter, so your cookies turn out like the ones in the pictures instead of flat.
Can margerine be used in place of shortening in a cookie recipe?
Of course you can make cookies with margarine instead of shortening, I do it with all my cookies. When you use margarine you don't need to grease your baking pans, and I think the cookies come out more tasty.
Can you make oatmeal cookies without margarine or butter?
Yes, you can. There are recipes for oatmeal cookies that call for vegetable shortening instead of margarine or butter.
What can I use instead of shortening in cookies to achieve a similar texture and taste?
You can use butter or margarine as a substitute for shortening in cookies to achieve a similar texture and taste.
Can butter be used instead of shortening in oatmeal banana cookies?
Yes, in fact, that is what I use.
What is a common substitute for shortening in cookies?
Butter is a common substitute for shortening in cookies.
Can you use shortening to make chocolate chip cookies?
Yes, you can use shortening in place of butter to make chocolate chip cookies. Shortening will result in cookies that have a slightly different texture than those made with butter, but they will still be delicious. Make sure to use a shortening that is labeled as suitable for baking.
Can you use butter instead of shortening in a slice and bake cookie?
Butter has a lower melting point than shortening. The cookies may spread a little further and they may tend to burn on the bottoms.
Can you use shortening instead of butter in choc chip cookies?
You can use either-I personally prefer butter. ............. Butter gives a better flavor to the cookies and does not have the unhealthy partially hydrogenated vegetable oils that are in shortening.
What is the substitute for butter when making cookies?
Vegetable Shortening
Can you use three-fourths cup of shortening instead of butter when baking cookies?
Substitutes for shortening are butter and margarine in sticks. Use the same amount as called for in your recipe. Keep in mind, plain shortening will NOT be as flavorful as butter or margarine. Do not use soft margarine in a tub as it contains too much water.
Can you use oil instead of butter when making cookies?
Yes, you can use oil instead of butter when making cookies. However, the texture and flavor of the cookies may be slightly different when using oil.
