You can also use shortening as a substitute for butter in cookies if you want to. These fats and oils add flavor and contribute to baked goods' texture, but they do work a bit differently.

There's a place for each fat in your favorite recipes. For years, butter was my go-to when baking. From pies to cookies, I never strayed from the creamy, rich fat. That is, I never strayed until I ...

Before we dive in, let’s address the elephant in the room: butter or shortening? An all butter biscuit holds the most flavor potential but can be tricky to work with and does not respond well to ...