That's because butter has a lower melting point than shortening. Cookies made with butter are usually crispier than cookies made with shortening. The flavor is often richer with butter.

While most people reach for vegetable shortening from a brand like Crisco to make frosting, the better bet is to use a ...

Pour in melted shortening and boiling water, and stir until batter is homogenous. It should be loose. In a skillet, heat oil over medium heat until sizzling-hot. Drop 2 tablespoons batter into oil ...

Roll into 1-inch balls and transfer to prepared baking sheet. Freeze until firm, 15 to 20 minutes. Melt chocolate and shortening in small heat-safe bowl set over saucepan of simmering water, stirring ...

Add shortening, sugar, salt and 2 cups flour ... Bake bread until loaf sounds hollow when tapped. Brush top with melted butter. Remove loaf from pan. Cool on wire rack.

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Sift flour; measure and sift with malted milk, baking powder and salt. Add melted shortening to sugar. Add unbeaten eggs. Mix well. Add milk, vanilla, nuts and flour mixture. Mix well and pour ...

In the bowl of a standing electric mixer fitted with the paddle, beat the softened butter with the shortening at medium ... Beat in the molasses and then the melted bittersweet chocolate.