Parrothead Posted March 22, 2011 Share Posted March 22, 2011 What can I use to make cookies if I can't use butter? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jane in NC Posted March 22, 2011 Share Posted March 22, 2011 Vegetable shortening or walnut oil. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Random Posted March 22, 2011 Share Posted March 22, 2011 Coconut oil Crisco Butter-Flavored Shortening Vegetable oil Certain margarines are dairy-free Spectrum shortening Enjoy your cookies! (And, don't forget you can get dairy-free chocolate chips, too.) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parrothead Posted March 22, 2011 Author Share Posted March 22, 2011 We can't do dairy or soy here, and Earth Balance has a good substitute that's made from palm oil. Cookies turn out well. I have some spread. I'll try that. Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parrothead Posted March 22, 2011 Author Share Posted March 22, 2011 Vegetable shortening or walnut oil. Walnut oil sounds intriguing. Coconut oil Crisco Butter-Flavored Shortening Vegetable oil Certain margarines are dairy-free Spectrum shortening Enjoy your cookies! (And, don't forget you can get dairy-free chocolate chips, too.) Please tell me where. This is all very new to us. Dh has been off dairy for 2.5 weeks now. It isn't difficult, just time consuming and there is a learning curve. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jane in NC Posted March 22, 2011 Share Posted March 22, 2011 Spectrum makes an all vegetable, organic shortening. It is non-hydrogenated. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parrothead Posted March 22, 2011 Author Share Posted March 22, 2011 Spectrum makes an all vegetable, organic shortening. It is non-hydrogenated. Wow! I checked Amazon. That stuff isn't cheap. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cricket Posted March 22, 2011 Share Posted March 22, 2011 I've had luck with coconut oil or you could try one of these recipes: MOLASSES COOKIES Ingredients : 3/4 c. bacon grease 1 c. sugar 1 egg 2 1/4 c. flour 1/4 tsp. salt 2 tsp. baking soda 1 tsp. ginger 1 tsp. cinnamon 1/4 tsp. cloves 4 tbsp. molasses Preparation : Mix all ingredients together. Shape into small balls. Roll in sugar. Grease baking sheet very lightly and bake at 275 degrees about 15 minutes. ---------------------------------- DEPRESSION ERA OATMEAL COOKIES Ingredients : 1 c. raisins, boiled and cooled (save juice) 2 eggs 2 c. flour 1 tsp. baking soda 1 c. sugar 1 c. bacon grease 5 tbsp. raisin juice 2 c. oatmeal 1/8 tsp. cloves Preparation : Mix and drop by teaspoonful on ungreased cookie sheet and bake at 350 degrees until light brown. ---------------------------------- BACON GREASE COOKIES Ingredients : 1 c. bacon grease or lard 1 c. sugar 1 egg, beaten 4 tbsp. molasses 2 c. flour 1 tsp. salt 2 tsp. soda 1/2 tsp. ginger 1/2 tsp. cloves 1 tsp. cinnamon Preparation : Sift dry ingredients together. Stir in bacon grease and egg. Roll in balls. Roll balls in sugar. Bake at 350 degrees for 10-12 minutes. :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AK_Mom4 Posted March 22, 2011 Share Posted March 22, 2011 I just made a batch of snickerdoodles with EVOO instead of shortening because we like them that way (not because we need non-dairy). They come out perfect! Most other recipes can use EVOO in place of butter, though you might need add just a little more flour if it gets too runny. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nestof3 Posted March 22, 2011 Share Posted March 22, 2011 Use coconut oil instead. That's what I used in my snickerdoodles. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nestof3 Posted March 22, 2011 Share Posted March 22, 2011 Wow! I checked Amazon. That stuff isn't cheap. Our Kroger sells it too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Random Posted March 22, 2011 Share Posted March 22, 2011 You might also try Vitacost for nondairy baking supplies. They might be cheaper there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parrothead Posted March 22, 2011 Author Share Posted March 22, 2011 Our Kroger sells it too. Remember... middle of nowhere. ;) I haven't been in a Kroger in over 15 years. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parrothead Posted March 22, 2011 Author Share Posted March 22, 2011 You might also try Vitacost for nondairy baking supplies. They might be cheaper there. Thank. I check their website. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mommymilkies Posted March 22, 2011 Share Posted March 22, 2011 I always use regular recipes (LOVE the NY Times Choc Chip cookie recipe!) with Earth Balance soy free tubs. They're cheaper than butter but work just as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dana Posted March 23, 2011 Share Posted March 23, 2011 Enjoy Life foods has dairy free chocolate chips (and nut free too!). Yes, they're expensive (eek costs) but they're good. They also have safe candy bars. You can ask if your grocery store carries (or will order) them. You can also buy on amazon but you've got to buy a full box & that's really eeek in costs. Earth Balance has margarine sticks too. I think it tastes good & I'm okay using it on popcorn too as well as baking. Going non-dairy was pretty tough, but we've managed. Good luck with it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
---- Posted March 23, 2011 Share Posted March 23, 2011 I've used white bean puree. Sounds gross, but my kids don't notice the taste difference. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kalanamak Posted March 23, 2011 Share Posted March 23, 2011 EarthBalance. No one will know the difference. Good quality. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slartibartfast Posted March 23, 2011 Share Posted March 23, 2011 (edited) :iagree: Earth Balance works great. I also use Enjoy Life chocolate chips. It does make for REALLY expensive cookies but sometimes I get desperate. *cries into her pillow* ETA: I have tried to use coconut oil and it is softer, I would probably cook them less time and definetely put them in the freezer first. My dd doesn't like the taste of coconut so I don't usually use it. Edited March 23, 2011 by Sis Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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alpidarkomama Posted March 23, 2011 Share Posted March 23, 2011 Jews make non-dairy desserts, cookies, etc. all the time so we can have dessert after a meat meal. If you do a search on "pareve cookies" or "pareve desserts" you'll find TONS of ideas. :) (Pareve means it has neither meat nor milk ingredients.) Also, if you're looking for non-dairy things at the grocery, if it has a kosher symbol on it (i.e. an O with a U inside or a K inside, or KSA, or... there's rather a long list!) it will have a D next to the symbol if it's dairy. If not, it's non-dairy. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jld Posted March 23, 2011 Share Posted March 23, 2011 Thanks, ksva!:) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lexi Posted March 23, 2011 Share Posted March 23, 2011 We often use Spectrum shortening here. We can't do dairy or soy and I have a hard time finding the soy-free Earth Balance where we live. I sometimes sub applesauce for oil or butter in some baking recipes. Depends on what I'm making............. This is my favorite allergy free baking book. Everything is dairy free in addition to removing other allergens. :001_smile: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mert Posted March 23, 2011 Share Posted March 23, 2011 Most of the cheaper versions of choc chips don't have dairy in them. I've found them at the grocery store and at Walmart. As always with a food allergy, you just have to stand there and read all the labels. Have you checked out http://www.godairyfree.org/? I was able to find lots of helpful info there like which foods I could order at restaurants and ingredient substitutions. ~HTH Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parrothead Posted March 23, 2011 Author Share Posted March 23, 2011 Jews make non-dairy desserts, cookies, etc. all the time so we can have dessert after a meat meal. If you do a search on "pareve cookies" or "pareve desserts" you'll find TONS of ideas. :) (Pareve means it has neither meat nor milk ingredients.) Also, if you're looking for non-dairy things at the grocery, if it has a kosher symbol on it (i.e. an O with a U inside or a K inside, or KSA, or... there's rather a long list!) it will have a D next to the symbol if it's dairy. If not, it's non-dairy. :) :blush: D'uh! I knew that. The last place I live I had a friend that is Jewish. When we got together I'd have to check my food packaging to make sure she could eat what I served. Thanks ever so much for the reminder. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slartibartfast Posted March 23, 2011 Share Posted March 23, 2011 Jews make non-dairy desserts, cookies, etc. all the time so we can have dessert after a meat meal. If you do a search on "pareve cookies" or "pareve desserts" you'll find TONS of ideas. (Pareve means it has neither meat nor milk ingredients.) Also, if you're looking for non-dairy things at the grocery, if it has a kosher symbol on it (i.e. an O with a U inside or a K inside, or KSA, or... there's rather a long list!) it will have a D next to the symbol if it's dairy. If not, it's non-dairy. :) Thanks for that tip! Is there a store that carries more kosher items than others? It might make me feel silly when doing things like "Yum! This kosher bread makes a great BLT!" but every little bit helps. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miss Sherry Posted March 23, 2011 Share Posted March 23, 2011 What can I use to make cookies if I can't use butter? Nucoa buttery sticks is nondairy. We use it as a replacement for butter when baking. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miss Sherry Posted March 23, 2011 Share Posted March 23, 2011 Jews make non-dairy desserts, cookies, etc. all the time so we can have dessert after a meat meal. If you do a search on "pareve cookies" or "pareve desserts" you'll find TONS of ideas. :) (Pareve means it has neither meat nor milk ingredients.) Also, if you're looking for non-dairy things at the grocery, if it has a kosher symbol on it (i.e. an O with a U inside or a K inside, or KSA, or... there's rather a long list!) it will have a D next to the symbol if it's dairy. If not, it's non-dairy. :) Thank you for the information. I need nondairy items for my dairy allergic daughter. On the label of Nucoa there is a circle with a U in it and outside of the circle is the word PARVE. I never noticed that before. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tuckabella Posted April 1, 2011 Share Posted April 1, 2011 (edited) I know this thread is died down, but I thought I would mention a great website for dairy-free recipes. I have made the chocolate cake - amazing that there is no dairy in it, and I like it BETTER than any box mix I have ever tried! When I was researching chocolate chips, Ghirardelli semi-sweet chips are dairy free (but not the others, strange, I know). Edited April 1, 2011 by tuckabella fixed spelling for Ghirardelli Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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