tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6299578764487881408.post2136547987117140700..comments2023-08-09T04:26:24.037-06:00Comments on Pinstrosity: Lemon Puddle CookiesMarquettehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09112633611070405863noreply@blogger.comBlogger33125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6299578764487881408.post-20052189083330667272015-04-16T12:50:28.060-06:002015-04-16T12:50:28.060-06:00also, if you slice the butter needed into chunks a...also, if you slice the butter needed into chunks and flatten it between wax paper, that's always softened it up quickly for me (use a meat tenderizer if it's really difficult, otherwise just your palm)lolasparkerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04788704841658613970noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6299578764487881408.post-83119007816050690082013-10-11T10:02:39.771-06:002013-10-11T10:02:39.771-06:00So this might sound odd, but if I'm doing chor...So this might sound odd, but if I'm doing chore, I'll walk around the house with a still-wrapped stick of butter under my arm. If I'm sitting reading/watching television, I'll pop one between my knees. This softens butter pretty quickly. Hope this helps!pppmntgrlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01998367147644523520noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6299578764487881408.post-2161007613168936852013-03-23T22:08:44.312-06:002013-03-23T22:08:44.312-06:00...yes! Dreadful to work with initially, but fine ......yes! Dreadful to work with initially, but fine when chilled.KMMhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14673222633325891745noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6299578764487881408.post-39247429576753002172013-02-14T14:49:43.884-07:002013-02-14T14:49:43.884-07:00I usually soften butter by setting it out on top o...I usually soften butter by setting it out on top of the stove while the oven preheats. While it's softening, I do the other recipe prep work (chopping, melting, etc.). If I've finished all the prep and the butter is still hard, I fold a load of laundry or empty the dishwasher or something for a few minutes. It works like a charm! Just make sure to check the butter often so it doesn't start melting. I used up four pounds of butter this way when I did my holiday baking. absepahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10426282204461264369noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6299578764487881408.post-34121512163930217652013-02-08T21:08:33.719-07:002013-02-08T21:08:33.719-07:00My comment was pretty much going to be the exact s...My comment was pretty much going to be the exact same thing. My mom gave me the recipe for these before I even knew about Pinterest and I have never had a problem with them. I've made lemon, banana, and confetti cake ones. All were delicious, but the confetti cake ones turned out more like a sugar cookie. I think it might have to do with it being a white cake mix. I've always heard white cake mix is very different than other mixes. Oh well...I'm rambling now. Anywho, I LOVE this site. I'm sure some of my projects will end up like some of these. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05241475950096122933noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6299578764487881408.post-66973520516132617672013-02-05T18:01:40.930-07:002013-02-05T18:01:40.930-07:00Amen. I came to comment and say the exact things. ...Amen. I came to comment and say the exact things. Exact. I'd also add that aging chocolate chip cookie dough 24 hours makes a world of difference. <br /><br /><br />**Please don't use margarine. Ever. In anything. Its awful stuff really. Use butter, or olive/grapeseed oil. Stop with the margarine. Alexnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6299578764487881408.post-60040882087793857572013-01-31T13:04:40.541-07:002013-01-31T13:04:40.541-07:00do you heat the stainless steel bowl in anyway bef...do you heat the stainless steel bowl in anyway before you put them in, or does it just help the heat spread by itself?Sarahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09014157303241168309noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6299578764487881408.post-84200317632923634172013-01-30T20:54:55.371-07:002013-01-30T20:54:55.371-07:00Great tip! So easy, and basically no prep. plus ...Great tip! So easy, and basically no prep. plus that gives me an excuse to buy a super cute butter dish!! :)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00252520400825770885noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6299578764487881408.post-69565573862858810702013-01-30T20:22:45.581-07:002013-01-30T20:22:45.581-07:00I've made these cookies and never had a proble...I've made these cookies and never had a problem. They turn out pretty much looking like the actual pin. I generally try to take the butter out of the freezer at least 3 hours before baking. It should still be relatively firm when you start baking. At my house we always keep at least one box of stick butter frozen.Jennifernoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6299578764487881408.post-12758165158498040862013-01-30T12:15:27.268-07:002013-01-30T12:15:27.268-07:00Also you can put your butter in a zip lock and wac...Also you can put your butter in a zip lock and wack it good with the smooth side of a meat tenderizer (you know, those wooden hammers) or rolling pin - it helps soften it :DAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6299578764487881408.post-32873180365301120932013-01-30T11:55:37.541-07:002013-01-30T11:55:37.541-07:00I have found you from an spanish article. You have...I have found you from an spanish article. You have agreat blog. I´m still laughing! Reallly good.<br /><br />Zepequeña.ZEPETIThttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17785012447225379920noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6299578764487881408.post-5837364760145158902013-01-30T09:35:17.914-07:002013-01-30T09:35:17.914-07:00Butter doesn't have to be refrigerated if you&...Butter doesn't have to be refrigerated if you're going to be using it pretty quickly. We used to have a butter dish that had a lid that was left on the counter. The cats couldn't lick it, but we still had soft butter to put on our toast. Catherinenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6299578764487881408.post-13395980643782198372013-01-30T09:01:19.806-07:002013-01-30T09:01:19.806-07:00The quickest way I've found to soften butter i...The quickest way I've found to soften butter is to grate it! Just like cheese! It's super messy, but it's softened within minutes! I read about it in a cookbook and have done it ever since. It's awesome!Cortneyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18085178489800615099noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6299578764487881408.post-43158544206676396582013-01-29T23:01:39.177-07:002013-01-29T23:01:39.177-07:00Honestly, if you like to bake a lot then the simpl...Honestly, if you like to bake a lot then the simplest way is usually the easiest - in this case use a plain, old-fashioned butter dish. That way you always have a stick or two (depending on the size of your dish, of course) ready to use. Use the refrigerated butter for seasoning other dishes (like your steamed veggies or mashed potatoes).Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10077202219133877437noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6299578764487881408.post-3106761989081996702013-01-29T21:25:05.599-07:002013-01-29T21:25:05.599-07:00This, exactly. I do a lot of baking and also what ...This, exactly. I do a lot of baking and also what many people think of as softened is actually too soft. You want it to give easily when you press it, but not be so soft that you could spread it on crappy wonder bread without the bread tearing. Also, if I put the pieces in a stainless steel bowl, I can get the softening time down to about a half hour because the stainless steel conducts heat so well. The Bonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11615745078195943355noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6299578764487881408.post-15956571993444619622013-01-29T20:53:41.501-07:002013-01-29T20:53:41.501-07:00I tried this once and it looked exactly like the p...I tried this once and it looked exactly like the pinstrosity picture! Although, I used real butter, I'm pretty sure it was due to a malfunctioning oven. After many failed cookie batches (including tried at true ones) I discovered that my oven is 100 degrees colder when the oven beeps telling me it's preheated and then 30 degrees hotter once it is "done" preheating. Lovely. But I agree, the cookies are heavenly! Rachelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03166741532314251540noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6299578764487881408.post-80622703929867113932013-01-29T18:23:30.463-07:002013-01-29T18:23:30.463-07:00Try butter flavored Crisco. They come in sticks. S...Try butter flavored Crisco. They come in sticks. Store in cupboard, always room temp. I only make cookies this way! Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6299578764487881408.post-91246587464218102952013-01-29T14:36:48.625-07:002013-01-29T14:36:48.625-07:00Yeah, I've never had butter soften in an hour,...Yeah, I've never had butter soften in an hour, even in the summer (it is mild here however). It usually takes half a day or I do it overnight.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6299578764487881408.post-84271768018079970372013-01-29T12:10:41.627-07:002013-01-29T12:10:41.627-07:00Cookie tips from a quasi-cookie-pro. 1. ALWAYS use...Cookie tips from a quasi-cookie-pro. 1. ALWAYS use real butter. Period. 2. ALWAYS use real vanilla. Period. 3. Use twice the amount of vanilla called for. Seriously, makes a ton of difference. People pay me to make cookies for parties and events. My cookies are raved about. And honestly, real butter and vanilla are essential. I never used to believe that, but my customers swear by it. Can't argue with success!!Tiffany Tweediehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11509470325011527620noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6299578764487881408.post-48361730761994663182013-01-29T12:09:14.596-07:002013-01-29T12:09:14.596-07:00I always leave one brick of butter on the counter ...I always leave one brick of butter on the counter as soon as I return home from the grocery store and replace it when I use it spontaneously baking. :)MeetMrs.Robinsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10442708604593391956noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6299578764487881408.post-31555286771608994122013-01-29T11:50:42.695-07:002013-01-29T11:50:42.695-07:00Oh Lover of cookie dough - have you ever tried thi...Oh Lover of cookie dough - have you ever tried this recipe??? It's on my "to do list"!<br />http://www.somethingswanky.com/monster-cookie-dough-dip/Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6299578764487881408.post-81129299885222617332013-01-29T11:43:37.015-07:002013-01-29T11:43:37.015-07:00Microwaves can be handy tools as long as you remem...Microwaves can be handy tools as long as you remember that, just like your stove, there's a lot of levels between on and high. I always soften my butter in the microwave and it comes out fine. I do 20% power for about 20 seconds at a time, adjusting as needed. <br /><br />This is only if you don't plan ahead and leave the butter out a few hours ahead of time. That's really the best way. Also, remember that "room temperature" butter is about 68 degrees so if your home is warmer or colder than that you need to adjust your expectations. Butter at the right temperature will be firm but have give to it when pressed. It won't be soupy or squish with light pressure.Amy B.https://www.blogger.com/profile/18077222500792448126noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6299578764487881408.post-61340278004086750372013-01-29T11:29:01.937-07:002013-01-29T11:29:01.937-07:00I've found light butter melts like crazy. Reg...I've found light butter melts like crazy. Regular and unsalted butter usually soften up for me fine left on the counter overnight in a 72F house.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6299578764487881408.post-39944452676213831342013-01-29T11:15:43.987-07:002013-01-29T11:15:43.987-07:00My mom never softened the butter. Take the stick f...My mom never softened the butter. Take the stick from the fridge, cut it into half tablespoon slabs and then cream with the sugar. Hand mixer on high until it is fully mixed together.Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08790259403404171197noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6299578764487881408.post-9838902825053681972013-01-29T11:12:05.637-07:002013-01-29T11:12:05.637-07:00Always put the butter out the night before to soft...Always put the butter out the night before to soften, putting butter in the microwave or setting a bowl in another of hot water is a sure fire way of ruining all the hard work you are about to put into baking.Em Wnoreply@blogger.com