Diaper Swappers

msthai · 09-12-2010, 03:24 AM

has anyone made these exactly as written? are they slightly on the salty side?

also do you use a spoon to mix the sugar and crisco and milk and vanilla? i assumed that with baking, you would use a whisk for everything.. lol hmmm didn't work out so well..

I made these for the first time and my first batch of cookies ever lol but they were kinda salty.. would it be okay to use less salt next time? or could it have been just me? hahaha i used all chocolate chips, no nuts if that makes any difference to the taste? thanks!

Minniebees · 09-12-2010, 07:46 AM

You can salt to taste. You don't even need to add it at all.

Whisks are for sauces and whipping cream, and things like that. You don't use them for anything else. For cookies, if you aren't using a mixer, then use a spoon. Personally, I think that Hershey's has the best cake and cookie recipes, so maybe try one of theirs next time.

GL!

lilymama · 09-12-2010, 10:19 PM

Salt does serve a purpose in baking. It enhances flavors, makes bread dough stronger, and controls rise. It's in recipes for a reason.

http://www.joythebaker.com/blog/2008...lt-for-baking/

I recommend using common table salt for recipes (unless a particular type of salt is specified), since larger flake salt doesn't dissolve as well in baked goods.

I use this recipe from King Arthur Flour for chocolate chip cookies; I substitute 1 stick (1/2 cup) Land O' Lakes margarine for the shortening because I'm not crazy about the taste of shortening:

http://www.kingarthurflour.com/recip...cookies-recipe

And if you can, use a mixer. Creaming the butter is much easier with a mixer than a spoon.

2queens&1princenmyhouse · 09-12-2010, 10:21 PM

My chocolate chip cookie recipe calls for 1 tsp. salt and 1 tsp. baking soda. I've cut the salt to 1/2 tsp. with no problems.

lilymama · 09-12-2010, 10:27 PM

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Originally Posted by 2queens&1princenmyhouse

My chocolate chip cookie recipe calls for 1 tsp. salt and 1 tsp. baking soda. I've cut the salt to 1/2 tsp. with no problems.

That sounds like a lot of salt, considering you also have baking soda. The recipe I use and linked to has 1/2 tsp of salt and 1 tsp baking soda.

2queens&1princenmyhouse · 09-12-2010, 10:32 PM

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Originally Posted by lilymama

That sounds like a lot of salt, considering you also have baking soda. The recipe I use and linked to has 1/2 tsp of salt and 1 tsp baking soda.

I would agree. I think that's the Toll House recipe (on the back of a bag of knock-off chocolate chips). I think the 1/2 tsp salt is plenty.

msthai · 09-13-2010, 03:19 AM

no mixer here.. everything by hand lol i'm still new to this so i'm not sure if i should invest in those cool gadget machines stuff yet..

thanks a lot! i'll check out those recipes also [:

09-12-2010, 03:24 AM	#1
msthai Registered Users Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: So Cal Posts: 106 Ratings: 11 Feedback: 100%	Crisco ultimate chocolate chip cookies has anyone made these exactly as written? are they slightly on the salty side? also do you use a spoon to mix the sugar and crisco and milk and vanilla? i assumed that with baking, you would use a whisk for everything.. lol hmmm didn't work out so well.. I made these for the first time and my first batch of cookies ever lol but they were kinda salty.. would it be okay to use less salt next time? or could it have been just me? hahaha i used all chocolate chips, no nuts if that makes any difference to the taste? thanks!

09-12-2010, 07:46 AM	#2
Minniebees Registered Users Formerly: Mom2two Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: California Dreamin Posts: 8,325 Ratings: 42 Feedback: 100% My Mood:	Re: Crisco ultimate chocolate chip cookies You can salt to taste. You don't even need to add it at all. Whisks are for sauces and whipping cream, and things like that. You don't use them for anything else. For cookies, if you aren't using a mixer, then use a spoon. Personally, I think that Hershey's has the best cake and cookie recipes, so maybe try one of theirs next time. GL! __________________ "There are places I remember, all my life, though some have changed. Some forever not for better. Some have gone and some remain. All these places have their moments with lovers and friends I still can recall. Some are dead and some are living. In my life I've loved them all." John Lennon ~For my dad, whom I will miss dearly.

09-12-2010, 10:19 PM	#3
lilymama Registered Users Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Hampton Roads, VA Posts: 434 My Mood:	Re: Crisco ultimate chocolate chip cookies Salt does serve a purpose in baking. It enhances flavors, makes bread dough stronger, and controls rise. It's in recipes for a reason. http://www.joythebaker.com/blog/2008...lt-for-baking/ I recommend using common table salt for recipes (unless a particular type of salt is specified), since larger flake salt doesn't dissolve as well in baked goods. I use this recipe from King Arthur Flour for chocolate chip cookies; I substitute 1 stick (1/2 cup) Land O' Lakes margarine for the shortening because I'm not crazy about the taste of shortening: http://www.kingarthurflour.com/recip...cookies-recipe And if you can, use a mixer. Creaming the butter is much easier with a mixer than a spoon.

09-12-2010, 10:21 PM	#4
2queens&1princenmyhouse Registered Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: MO Posts: 4,372 Ratings: 10 Feedback: 100% My Mood:	Re: Crisco ultimate chocolate chip cookies My chocolate chip cookie recipe calls for 1 tsp. salt and 1 tsp. baking soda. I've cut the salt to 1/2 tsp. with no problems. __________________ Kristin, wife to Dan (13 years) , mom to Abby (12) Emma (10) and Owen (5)

09-13-2010, 03:19 AM	#7
msthai Registered Users Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: So Cal Posts: 106 Ratings: 11 Feedback: 100%	Re: Crisco ultimate chocolate chip cookies no mixer here.. everything by hand lol i'm still new to this so i'm not sure if i should invest in those cool gadget machines stuff yet.. thanks a lot! i'll check out those recipes also [: