I have always avoided any recipe calling for shortening. This week I have received *two* cookie recipes from friends and they both have shortening as a prominent ingredient.
I realize butter is not great for my arteries, either, but if I opt to avoid the cup of Crisco, what will happen if I use butter in its place? Do you have any other tips?
Thank you!
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11-26-2008 #1
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Avoiding shortening - can I sub butter in cookie recipe?
Stephanie
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11-26-2008 #2
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My mom subs Coconut Oil.....it sometimes changes the flavor *a little* but it is SO much better for you and it tastes good, just maybe a little different.
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Butter makes a crisper cookie. Shortening makes a softer cookie.
Beth, mom to older DD (8/01) and younger DD (10/06) and always missing Leah (4/22 - 5/1/05)
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i always sub with butter
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I substitute butter all the time. You could buy shortening w/o trans fats. You can find them at natural food stores and possibly conventional stores. We buy it for pie crusts.
I thought coconut oil was one of the tropical oils that were only a tad better than trans fats?
Beth
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