Margarine or oil?

[thekitchen-aide]

is it healthier to use margarine or oil, and if so can you substitute oil for margarine in cookies or will it not come out the same??

 

[simonbaker]

It won't turn out the same. Margarine might be healthier but there's alot of additives in it. It's not a good idea to substitute oil for margarine. But, if you can find an oil recipie, I've found it turns out better.

 

[jennyema]

Regular margarine is decidedly unhealthy.

Try butter.

 

[Leolady]

I regularly sub butter for oil in cookies and cakes. Gives a great flavor.

 

[simonbaker]

I regularly sub butter for oil in cookies and cakes. Gives a great flavor.

Agreed.

 

[Rocklobster]

Butter makes it better. Naturally.

 

[CWS4322]

I have Norwegian and Swedish recipes from my grandmother that DO NOT work if you sub the butter for margarine, shortening, or oil. I like unsalted butter for most of the things I bake.

 

[mrs.mom]

I like margarine. It gives a very nice flavor. But in regular cooking (not baking), I use extra virgine olive oil. It is very healthy.