2007-12-08 12:43:32 · 9 answers · asked by Dickies Cousin 1 in Food & Drink ➔ Cooking & Recipes
Technically, you might be able to interchange them, but it WILL alter the flavor and texture. If you want a specific flavor and texture, stay with the butter in the recipe.
You didn't specify what shortening you meant. You can use margarine and get a close duplicate to the recipe, but if you use a shortening like Crisco solid or a vegetable oil, as the shortening, then you'll really change things a LOT.
2007-12-08 13:07:00 · answer #1 · answered by Nedra E 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes. But the texture of the cookie will be different, depending on which you use. Shortening makes the cookie crisper and does not leave a flavor of its own. Butter makes the cookie crumble and leaves a buttery flavor.
2007-12-08 20:50:16 · answer #2 · answered by darkdiva 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Shortening makes the cookies fluffier and more biscuit like. Butter makes them flatter but it tastes GREAT!
2007-12-08 20:47:49 · answer #3 · answered by ....... 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I use shortening all of the time for making cookies and they turn out fine.
2007-12-08 20:46:54 · answer #4 · answered by spine1612 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I always replace solid shortening with margarine, and oil with apple sauce. I dont think it is any healthier, but I like the taste better. It does also alter the texture, but I like that too.
2007-12-08 23:13:34 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I almost always use butter flavored Crisco for my cookies. It seems to give them a richer taste.
2007-12-08 21:13:47 · answer #6 · answered by noway983 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
depends on the recipe. In most cases, the butter will always taste and bake better.
2007-12-08 20:49:05 · answer #7 · answered by just forgiven 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
nope
2007-12-08 20:46:17 · answer #8 · answered by speechy 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
no
2007-12-08 20:46:01 · answer #9 · answered by Stephen C 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋