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Published: December 10, 2014 | Last Updated: October 29, 2018 | Author: Lois

Softening Butter Quickly…Kitchen Tip

This week I have another great Kitchen Tip to share with you…one I use and LOVE because it really works!
How to Soften Butter Quickly / Kitchen Tip / Walking on Sunshine Recipes

We’ve all been there.  You’re ready to bake cookies and have all the ingredients ready to go into the mixer and you suddenly realize you forgot to take the butter out of the refrigerator so it can come to room temperature.  In the past, I’ve attempted to “soften” the butter in the microwave, but it almost always melts.
Here is an simple, easy tip that works every time.  
Over a mixing bowl, shred the amount of butter the recipe is calling for on a grater.  The little pieces will soften faster than a solid stick and in no time the butter will be ready to add to your recipe.
Hope this tip works for you the next time you’re baking and you forgot to take 
the butter out of the refrigerator to soften.  


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Originally from Queens, NY, Lois now calls northeastern PA home. You can find her blogging over at Walking on Sunshine where she shares a little of her life, but more importantly what’s for dinner at her house tonight.

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  1. Jody says

    December 30, 2014 at 3:53 am

    I run into this problem quite often and will definitely be using this tip. Thank you so much for sharing your knowledge. I hope you have a wonderful holiday season!

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  2. Jill Herzberg Morgenstern says

    December 21, 2014 at 2:44 am

    Looks like a great idea! I've tried the microwave too & usually just end up waiting for it.

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  3. Kimberly Lewis says

    December 20, 2014 at 5:57 pm

    This is fabulous! I love it. Pinned and tweeted. Thanks for being a part of our party! I hope you stop by on Monday at 7 pm. We love to party with you. Merry Christmas! Lou Lou Girls

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  4. Kim@Snug Harbor says

    December 15, 2014 at 1:59 pm

    Great tip – I never thought of that.

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  5. Stephanie Volkert says

    December 15, 2014 at 2:03 am

    That sounds way easier than trying to soften it in the microwave. I always end up with half of it melted and the other half still softened.

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  6. Lady Jane says

    December 12, 2014 at 5:12 am

    Nifty idea!!!

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  7. Alexis AKA MOM says

    December 11, 2014 at 7:02 pm

    GREAT idea! thank you so much for the tip!!

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