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How to Substitute Oil for Butter in Oatmeal Cookies

Published Jul,08 2011 | By Wendy Rose Gould

Known for their sweet, earthy flavor, oatmeal cookies are a popular choice for a homemade dessert. Many oatmeal cookie recipes call for butter is it provides a sweet, creamy flavor and also gives the cookies a soft consistency.