If you prefer crunchy, crispy cookies to soft cookies, then you should try using butter as a substitute for Crisco the next time you bake a batch of cookies. You will need to use all butter if you substitute butter for Crisco in a batch of cookies. 2. Coconut Oil Coconut oil is another excellent substitute for Crisco.
Butter If you don’t have Crisco shortening, you can use butter instead. Many of you will have butter in your fridge anyway. Bear in mind that you will need to add more butter to your recipe.
When it comes to cookies, a higher melting point and a higher fat content keep your cookies from going flat or becoming overly chewy. But, if you use Crisco your cookies won't have that wonderful, authentic, BUTTER flavor. So how do we get perfectly baked cookies AND great buttery taste? The answer is to USE BOTH!
For 1/2 cup of butter, use 1/2 cup of Crisco shortening + 1 teaspoon of water + 1/8 teaspoon of salt For 2/3 cup of butter, use 2/3 cup of Crisco shortening + 4 teaspoons of water + 1/8 teaspoon of salt For 3/4 cup of butter, use 3/4 cup of Crisco shortening + 1 1/2 tablespoons of water + 1/4 teaspoon of salt