butter & sugar

[laurenadelaide]

I was starting a cookie recipe and realized I didn't have any eggs, so I only got as far as combining the sugar and butter. I had to go out of town so it was in the fridge for a couple of days in a ziplock. I took it out yesterday for it to soften and so now it's probably been out of the fridge for a day and I am nervous to use it :/ I know butter is usually good at room temp but this butter was mixed with brown and regular sugar and was not covered to prevent light exposure. Is my butter/sugar mixture stiil good?

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[babette feasts]

I'd use it. If the butter is fine at room temp and the sugar is fine at room temp, combining them shouldn't go and ruin anything. Sugar is a preservative after all.

[raj1]

As long as the butter hasn't melted or isn't as soft as mayo, it should be fine. If you can touch it and it feels like a ripe avacado, put it back in you mixer and let it cream again for a minute or so and go ahead with your recipe.