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I have an old recipe I always used for cut out cookies.  Si.nce going gluten free many years ago, I have not had good luck with this recipe.  It calls for one cup of butter, but my cookies would always just spread out of shape.  
I recently researched reasons for it.  Butter spreads more but better flavor.  Crisco holds it shape.  I saw where I could substitute one for the other, so I did.  The dough felt good, but I refrigerated it overnight and this morning it feels quite dry.  I worked to get the first sheet of cookies done and they ended up spreading out.  
I certainly could use a reliable cookie recipe for Christmas cookies.  Just choosing one online might not be a good idea since we are using GF flour.   
I need help.  Why is my dough spreading???   I follow directions well.  They are also crispy after 7 minutes at 375.
Come to my rescue......   
Thank you!!

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