Can you substitute butter for shortening in oatmeal cookies?

Table of Contents:

1. Can you substitute butter for shortening in oatmeal cookies?
2. How do you keep oatmeal cookies moist?
3. What can I use instead of shortening in cookies?
4. Why do some cookie recipes call for shortening instead of butter?

Can you substitute butter for shortening in oatmeal cookies?

Can I substitute butter for shortening or shortening for butter in a recipe? This is a frequently asked question, especially about baking recipes. The answer is yes, butter or shortening can be used interchangeably in baked goods and can be used as a one-to-one swap.

How do you keep oatmeal cookies moist?

How to Store Oatmeal Cookies so They Stay Soft and Moist?

1. Be sure to store them in a well sealed airtight container at room temperature.
2. Try adding a slice of bread to the container as well. Just don't lay it directly on cookies or it can make those it's resting on soggy.

What can I use instead of shortening in cookies?

Butter or margarine can be used instead, adding a couple of extra tablespoons per cup of shortening called for in a recipe. So for every 1 cup of shortening called for in a recipe, use 1 cup butter or margarine plus 2 tablespoons.

Why do some cookie recipes call for shortening instead of butter?

Cookies made with butter, especially high-sugar recipes, tend to be flatter and crispier than cookies made with shortening. Because of butter's low melting point, the dough tends to spread during baking before the structure sets.