Butter vs. margarine: Which is better for you in baking?

'You have to pick the lesser of two evils,' a dietitian says. 'In butter, it's the saturated fat content, and in margarine, it's trans fat.' If there's one indulgence that's practically unavoidable this time of year, it may well be the tray of holiday cookies. Adorned with sprinkles, spread with jam and frosting or dusted with powdered sugar, such cookies are a far cry from a healthful snack. Still, many cooks may nonetheless stand in their kitchens and wonder: Is it better to make them with margarine or butter?

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