Cooking & Baking

HeartsCanHope

(936 posts) Sat Mar 22, 2025, 10:36 PM Mar 22

I can't use Crisco shortening because of soy. My doc says no soy because of my meds for hypothyroidism. [View all]

I've tried Crisco shortening substitutes without soy, but was not satisfied with the results, especially in cookies. Bought something from Whole Foods that was just gross--weird texture and taste. Tried just using butter, but that isn't ideal for some cookies--too spread out--even after freezing first. Have always used half Crisco, half butter in cookies with great results. Fluffy cookies with a great texture. Has anyone tried using cream cheese and butter in cookies? Someone suggested that to me lately. Wasn't sure if it would effect the taste like the shortening substitutes did. Any other suggestions? Missing good chocolate chip cookies. Finally found chocolate chips without soy lecithin that taste great. So looking to find a cookie batter solution without soybean shortening or shortening substitutes. Any help would be appreciated.

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I can't use Crisco shortening because of soy. My doc says no soy because of my meds for hypothyroidism. [View all] HeartsCanHope Mar 22 OP

I have a grandchild allergic to soy. I have had good KitFox Mar 22 #1

That's one of the ones I used, (couldn't remember the names,) but the cookies tasted funny to me. HeartsCanHope Mar 22 #6

I have hypothyroidism, too. Taken meds for almost 40 years n did not know about soy.. Deuxcents Mar 22 #2

I take levothyroxine. I was told no soy, soy lecithin, walnuts and cottonseed oil. HeartsCanHope Mar 22 #7

No caffeine and no otc meds..labels advise it, also. Deuxcents Mar 22 #14

There are great vegan options... buzzycrumbhunger Mar 22 #3

Thanks, I'll look into this! Not a fan of coconut, but if it doesn't taste like coconut I'll give it a whirl. HeartsCanHope Mar 22 #8

I despise coconut... buzzycrumbhunger Mar 22 #11

I used to love coconut as a child, but can't stand it now, too sweet. HeartsCanHope Mar 23 #26

Can you use half butter, half coconut oil? Diamond_Dog Mar 22 #4

Well, that's the second suggestion for coconut oil, I'll look into trying it. HeartsCanHope Mar 22 #9

I doubt if there is enough of anything but fat in crisco to influence thyroid function Kali Mar 22 #5

I have cholesterol issues, so don't think that lard would work for me. HeartsCanHope Mar 22 #10

you sent me off on a search Kali Mar 22 #12

have you tried ghee? WhiteTara Mar 22 #13

No, I have not. There is a huge Asian Supermarket about 45 minutes away. HeartsCanHope Mar 23 #15

If I am baking, I use lard. marble falls Mar 23 #16

I used to cook pies with lard, but with my cholesterol problems, and Type II Diabetes, it's not an option anymore. HeartsCanHope Mar 23 #17

The problem I have with vegetable o is that they take a poly unsaturated fat and saturate the fat by adding ... marble falls Mar 23 #18

added: I never realized there was soy oil in Crisco - I always thought it was cotton seed oil. marble falls Mar 23 #19

Doc said no to either one! Says either one makes the meds less effective. HeartsCanHope Mar 23 #22

I won't consume either voluntarily. They both have seriously bad things about them without adding the ... marble falls Mar 23 #23

You can easily make your own ghee buzzycrumbhunger Mar 23 #29

Thank you for this! I'll have to try it. You are so kind! HeartsCanHope Mar 23 #30

Sweet Potato/Carrot Fat Substitute for Recipe (food.com) eppur_se_muova Mar 23 #20

Interesting. It would definitely effect color. HeartsCanHope Mar 23 #21

Have you tried Earth Balance soy free sticks? Ziggysmom Mar 23 #24

I have not! Another item to add to my list to try. HeartsCanHope Mar 23 #25

I'd try discussing it with a different doctor. nilram Mar 23 #27

Hi! I also have hypothyroidism and take levothyroxine. MLAA Mar 23 #28

try lard. i prefer pork. but its pretty much tasteless + crisps. might need salt. it is better for you. pansypoo53219 Mar 24 #31

Thanks for your suggestion. Everyone has been so kind! HeartsCanHope Mar 24 #32