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can I substitute margerine for shortening in cookie recipes?

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Answer #1

Sure, you could use margerine, butter, or oil. They all work. Butter tastes the best though

Answer #2

Apple sauce apparently, and more ideas for substitutes here:

http://www.funadvice.com/q/can_i_substitute

Answer #3

i prefer using margerine than shortening actually you can also use what was said above.

Answer #4

If you have apple sauce, you can use it for up to 2/3 of the fat in your recipe. For example, the recipe calls for 1 cup of butter/margarine, you can use up to 2/3 cup of apple sauce.

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