i have two quesions about NFSC recipe and i was wondering if anyone can help me
1. can the recipe be halved (there are some recipes that i have that can't be and i was wondeing if this one can)
2. i have a surpluss of margarine (bought too much for x-mas baking) can i use margarine instead of butter or will they spread? 
1) Yes the recipe can be halved. I have done it several times.
2) I only use butter in this recipe-haven't tried margarine.
Good luck 
Like Tricia, I have used margerine also! Tastes just as good as with using butter.
Have either of you had any spreading issues with using margarine?
(I myself have experienced a spreading of my waist using butter )
Have either of you had any spreading issues with using margarine?
(I myself have experienced a spreading of my waist using butter
)
LOL! Since I started baking these cookies, I have experienced some spreading in my waist and other parts but not with my cookies. 
By the way, just so you know, I've always put extra margarine and butter in the freezer when I buy too much, so just in case you don't want to use it in the recipe, that's always an option.
I have another NFSC question for you all. I found that rolling them to a 3/16th" thickness, they cook thoroughly for me. But for my cookie bouquets I need to roll the full 1/4" thickness....problem being that (especially the largest heart) the center of the cookies never seem to bake all the way and end up with a floury taste. 
Would baking longer at a lower temperature help? What about putting the oven rack in a position other that center of the oven?
deb
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