The recipe calls for margarine or butter but can I use Country Crock tub spread and still have it turn out ok?
2006-10-21 08:58:34 · 17 answers · asked by Davesgirl 3 in Food & Drink ➔ Cooking & Recipes
I found this opinion on the website below, saying that there is a difference and that it did not work out well.
On Aug 3, 2005 at 1:55 PM, an anonymous reader said...
My kids and I are making some for a charity bake sale this evening. I love the jelly roll idea! I hope they sell like hot cakes. One time my mom and I made these with stale marshmallows and my dad broke his tooth! When you're really lazy, half the recipe and eat them warm off a spoon right out of the pot. I can almost rationalize that it's not much different from a large, late night bowl of cereal. Also, I love that the clean up is such a breeze...all that sticky sugar just melts away with hot water! P.S. For those who may be inclined...don't bother trying a "spread" in place of butter or margarine. The consistancy ends up all wrong.
2006-10-21 09:15:30 · answer #1 · answered by “Mouse Potato” 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The reason all spreads (margarine, butter, creme cheese) have the ability to spread is because they have a little liquid added to them. It isn't much, but when using spreads in a recipe you need to take this factor into account, so use a slightly little less spread than the receipe calls for, about a teaspoon per pound. Whereas it concerns Rice Krispie Treats, they will turn out okay if you use a spread but their texture will be a little different than if you used stick margarine. Most people probably won't notice it, though, just those who eat a ton of Rice Krispie Treats.
By the way, the reason chewy cookies are soft is because they have a little corn syrup added to the receipe, so if you ever want to make chewy cookies this is what you need to do. I know that doesn't have anything to do with Rice Krispie Treats but I thought maybe someone might want a baking hint.
2006-10-21 09:21:57 · answer #2 · answered by marklemoore 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Ingredients 1 bar of milk chocolate 2 mugs of rice krispies. Method 1: Melt the chocolate in either the microwave or over some boiling water on the oven ( if in the microwave keep a close eye on it as it melts very quickly and will then burn ) 2:Add the rice krispies and mix in well until all is covered in chocolate. ( You may not need all the rice krispies or you may need more depending on the individual.) 3:Transfer to cake paper cases with a tsp, put in the fridge until hard. 4:Enjoy.
2016-03-18 22:33:33 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yep! In fact, I just made a batch last week using Country Crock Light. They turned out perfectly fine, and I'm heading to the kitchen to make another batch tonight. If there was a difference in taste or consistency, I couldn't tell- and there were no complaints from my husband or kids, either! :)
2006-10-24 08:46:31 · answer #4 · answered by Tammy 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Why some things call for you to use butter is because pure unsalted butter can be melted down "cleanly" - I have used various spreads in cooking with no unsatisfactory results. Unless you have to start a recipe by melting butter in a pan I do not think it makes any difference
2006-10-21 09:08:22 · answer #5 · answered by madcookie 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I prefer the ready made marshmellow mix. It works out awsome. Than for a more sinful treat add some chocolate chips or m&ms. Let me know how it comes out.
2006-10-21 09:21:53 · answer #6 · answered by Christina Leah 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Yes
2006-10-21 09:02:20 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋
Read the Country Crock label carefully. It is a spread and not suitable for cooking.
2006-10-22 07:12:28 · answer #8 · answered by ? 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm not a big fan of country crock but it might work. its very watery
2006-10-21 09:13:54 · answer #9 · answered by mom363546 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
CANT C Y NOT IT'S ALL THE SAME STUFF REALLY AINT IT. ONLY DIF REALLY IS SOME MARG'S CANT B MELTED AND COOKED WITH
HAVE 1 AND THINK OF ME :o)
2006-10-21 09:07:18 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋