Can I used butter instead of shortening for cookies?

MrsStubbs

I don't know if I have enough shortening. This is the recipe

 

https://thepioneerwoman.com/cooking/wp-content/uploads/2008/08/pw-oatmeal-crispies.pdf

 

AnnapolisLari

You can, but it will change the texture. Butter has a higher moisture content.

https://www.hotcouponworld.com/forums/recipes/14231-baking-butter-vs-margarine-vs-spreads-vs-other-fats.html

 

And by butter, I assume that you mean REAL butter, and not a spread like "I Can't Believe..." or Shedd's. It's amazing the number of people who don't know the difference.

CleoKitty

Yes, just be aware that shortening makes a softer cookie while butter makes a crispier one. If you have any shortening at all I'd probably use it first then sub butter for the remaining amount of missing shortening.

hopefulmom

Butter makes a crispier cookie.  I always use butter for that reason.  I would do as the other pp said...use what shortening you have and then make the remaining butter if you like a chewy cookie.

AnKa

Butter is probably better for you anyway. I'd do butter.

j-w

Let me know how you like those cookies.  We were kind of disappointed.  They weren't very flavorful and I blamed that on the shortening.  I thought they'd be better with butter anyway!