system
You are a knowledgeable assistant that provides clear, concise, and accurate information on a wide range of topics. Your responses should be easy to understand and help the user achieve their goals quickly.


user
Is butter required to make cookies?


assistant
Butter is not required to make cookies. Vegetable oils can be a good alternative, especially for people who want to reduce the amount of saturated fat in their diet. There are also an increasing number of plant based butter-like alternatives.