What Can I Replace Butter W/ In Cookies

[Lexis]

I want to make chocolate chip cookies but cut out some of the fat by replacing half or all of the butter, can I just do 50/50 w/ natural applesause and butter?

[AndreaB]

That should work. Make sure to keep an eye on the liquid or add more flour if needed. You can also add some coconut oil, which is healthy fat.

[Lexis]

Thanks, i tried it and it seemed to work. I used Gluten Free Pantry Chocolate chip cookie mix, and replaced 5 tablespoons of butter w/ 2.5 tbsp and 2.5 tbsp of nayural applesauce, also I replaced the two eggs w/ 1/2 cup of egg beaters. They are so yummy!

[sparkles]

Thanks, i tried it and it seemed to work. I used Gluten Free Pantry Chocolate chip cookie mix, and replaced 5 tablespoons of butter w/ 2.5 tbsp and 2.5 tbsp of nayural applesauce, also I replaced the two eggs w/ 1/2 cup of egg beaters. They are so yummy!

Are they gooey like real choc chip cookies or are they more cakey? I like the gooey kind and miss the real ones and would like to have one every once in awhile! Thanks....

[tarnalberry]

Yogurt can work as a sub as well, in some cookies.

[Lexis]

They're more on the cakey side, but for a bit of gooey-ness you can try adding chocolate chunks.

[rma451]

Yogurt can work as a sub as well, in some cookies.

another way to get a crisper cookie is to beat air into the batter then chill. did it by mistake on a cookie that way suppose to be creamy but beat too long and got crisp and crunchy . Our flours seem to reacte alittle diffrent I'm finding.

rosie

ps I also use yogurt in lots of baked goods it adds tenderness and cuts fats .

[Felidae]

There are a lot of recipes that use only applesauce or a combination of applesauce and vegetable oil.

[au natural]

I want to make chocolate chip cookies but cut out some of the fat by replacing half or all of the butter, can I just do 50/50 w/ natural applesause and butter?

I know that alot of people do use applesauce. Some say the ratio is 50/50 unless your in high altitudes

I prefer yo use Earths Balance- soy garden spread. I can use it just like margarine or butter. It makes no difference if I am baking or frying. I also use All Natural Grapeola grape seed oil. I have tried various forms of olive oil , cannot stand the after taste and I prefer grapeseed oil. I also use grape seed oil VEGANASE SPREAD. I use this instead of mayo. Both grape seed products have been the reason my husbands cholesterol of 377 is now a manageable 174. The medicine alone only brought his count down to 297. he is now eating a gluten free diet, since it is easier for me. i hope this helps.