Can I replace butter with margarine?

[morningstar]

I am want to make the sugar cookie . And in my supermarket they the butter is very expensive and the margarine is cheap . But in the recipe it said need to have butter. Can I replacement the butter ?

[Dawgluver]

I would use butter. Is it a lot more expensive than margarine? Margarine will not give that same flavor as butter.

[bakechef]

If you choose margarine, choose one that is suitable for baking, the package will usually indicate that. Always use sticks and NOT spread that comes in a tub, spread in a tub is not suitable for baking.

I much prefer butter, but in a cookie recipe like that margarine will work also.

[CWS4322]

If your cookie recipe is similar to a spritz cookie, you cannot substitute margarine for butter because the spritz cookie requires a specific fat to moisture ratio. If you can share a link to the recipe or the recipe, it might help answer the question. I read s/where that margarine that is 60% oil is preferred for baking, but I don't use margarine. Butter freezes quite well, so watch for specials on butter and freeze it so you have it for baking.

[msmofet]

I am probably breaking ALL the rules BUT I interchange BUTTER flavored Crisco for butter sometimes and I have had no problems. I NEVER use margerine.

[CharlieD]

A lot of times we (my family) cannot have dairy. My wife is a baker and she always uses margarine, especially when making cookies. It is absolutelly possible to substitude, you just have to paly with recipe to get it right.

[Addie]

Because margerine is mostly oil, you will find that your cookies will spread more than if you used butter. They will be flat. If you do use margerine, I would suggest that you put the cookie tray in the fridge after you have place your cookie dough on it and let them chill before you put them in the oven. This will help to keep the spread to a minimum.

[Oldvine]

In your kitchen you can do what ever works for you. Many recipes work exchanging butter and margarine. However with the taste of margarine, I can believe it's not butter.

[jennyema]

Yes you can substitute stick margarine for butter.

But butter tastes better and is better for your health than margarines that have trans fats.