Recipes with vegetable shortening

Espresso brownie bars layered with a Kahlua-spiked cream cheese topping and feathered with melted chocolate for a marbled, bakery-window finish. Rich, fudgy, and built for a coffee-lover's dessert table.

Basic sugar cookie recipe for cut out holiday cookies

Golden buttermilk biscuits use shortening and tangy buttermilk for sky-high layers and a tender crumb, with cream of tartar doubling down on the lift. Old-school camp-style biscuits that bake up golden in just 10 minutes.

Peanut butter cookies with melted chocolate swirled right through the dough and pressed with a classic fork crisscross. Chewy, nutty, and streaked with chocolate in every bite.

Orange-banana nut and fruit bread layers candied fruit, raisins, and chopped nuts into a tender quick bread brightened with banana and orange juice. A holiday-style fruit loaf for gifting.

Buttermilk biscuits with shortening cut into sifted flour and a tangy buttermilk dough produce flaky, tender Southern biscuits in 15 minutes. Old-school Annie Mae Jones recipe.

Ohio sour cherry pie features a flaky frozen-shortening Crisco crust and a thick almond-vanilla sour cherry filling cooked on the stovetop before baking. Classic Midwest summer pie.

I added some pureed strawberries and a couple of drops of red food coloring to make the cake pink.

Treat the kids this Christmas with these scrumptious snacks that will bring out the holiday spirit in your baking!

Coffee bean brownies: thin sheet-pan brownies with Kahlua and strong brewed coffee in the batter, topped with warm fudgy cocoa frosting poured onto the hot tray. Makes 36.

Hearty bratwurst stew with potatoes, green beans, and a creamy cream-of-mushroom base finished with melted cheddar. A quick one-pot supper for cool fall evenings.

Flaky baking powder biscuits use the cold shortening cut-in method for tender layered biscuits. Six pantry ingredients and ready in 30 minutes for breakfast or dinner.

Fresh berry scones cooked on a griddle, not in the oven. A traditional Scottish method that gives these blueberry scones a golden crust on all sides and a tender, steamy center.

Buttermilk biscuits with country milk gravy is the Southern breakfast that built a thousand mornings. Flaky, tall biscuits split open and smothered in peppery, pan-dripping gravy.

Quick 30-minute buttermilk biscuits that are foolproof for busy mornings. Simple pantry ingredients and minimal kneading deliver hot, buttery biscuits ready in just 15 minutes of baking.

Peanut butter oatmeal cookies with three cups of oats, brown sugar, cinnamon, and the classic crisscross fork press. A chewy, hearty cookie that pairs PB richness with oat texture in every bite.

Classic rolled sugar cookies that hold their cut-out shape, perfect for cookie cutters and decorating. Crisp edges, soft centers, ready for icing or sprinkles.

The now defunct Jordan Marsh made the absolute best blueberry muffins. This recipe comes close. Hope you enjoy.

Classic chocolate chip cookies made with a margarine-and-shortening fat blend for crisp edges and chewy centers. Pulled slightly underdone for the softest middle. Bakes a full batch in under 30 minutes.

These flavorful Indian stuffed bread goes deliciously well with chutney and raita, or any Indian main course.

Soft and chewy peanut butter cookies built on all brown sugar (no white) for caramel depth, plus shortening for a tender, almost crumbly texture. Classic crisscross fork press on top.

Holiday gingerbread muffins blend whole wheat flour, dark molasses, ginger, cinnamon, and allspice into deep amber, spice-forward muffins. Optional raisins and pecans add chew and crunch to every bite.

Cranberries and pears are a great pair. They make this deliciously fruity filling, and it tastes great with the buttery and flakey pastry. It's as delicious as an apple pie.

Dad's melty biscuits bake up tall, fluffy and tender, with cream of tartar and baking powder for extra lift and an egg for richness. Split them warm and slather with butter and jam.

Coconut pound cake baked from cold-oven start to a tall, golden tube cake. Built on cake flour and shortening for ultra-tender crumb, with shredded coconut and coconut flavouring throughout. Drizzle with sugar glaze if desired.

Classic four-ingredient flaky pie dough with shortening and ice water. Makes two 9-inch crusts for double-crust pies, lattice tops, or freezer-stash backup. The base every home baker needs.

Banana nut bread bakes a moist, walnut-studded loaf using ripe bananas and tangy buttermilk for a tender crumb. A classic Southern family quick bread recipe.

Grandma Rosenbrook's old-fashioned gingersnaps with molasses, cinnamon, cloves, and ginger, rolled in sugar before baking. A crispy-edged, chewy-centered heirloom cookie recipe.

Quick banana apricot bread with ripe banana pulp, chopped dried apricots, and a hint of lemon zest. Tender loaf with chewy apricot bits and a brighter twist on classic banana bread.

Texas-style San Jacinto biscuits made with vegetable shortening for tender, flaky layers. Six pantry ingredients turn into 24 warm biscuits in 30 minutes.

Hawaiian banana bread blended in a blender for an ultra-smooth tropical-style loaf. Just 7 ingredients, sweet and tender, makes muffins or a single loaf.

My Rottweiller has an alergy to corn so these are just the perfect treat for her.

Fresh peach cobbler bubbles tender peaches in a cornstarch-thickened nutmeg syrup under tender drop biscuits. Old-fashioned Southern summer dessert, served warm with ice cream.

Nora Mill whole wheat biscuits are fluffy, nutty angel biscuits raised by yeast, baking powder and soda for a foolproof rise. Buttermilk-tender, and the dough keeps in the fridge for up to two weeks.

Traditional Jewish Purim hamantaschen with honey-sweetened ground poppy seed filling, lemon zest, and raisins folded into triangular dough pockets. Holiday cookies with deep cultural roots.

This is the easist one I have ever tried, and very delicious too. All my friends they love these biscuits. Thanks.

A drop biscuit is great for people with small kitchens. So simple, but oh so good!

Tender sandwich bread with a tight crumb, perfect for toast or sandwiches. Vital wheat gluten creates structure for sky-high rise and soft texture that rivals bakery loaves.

Best chocolate cake with fudge frosting: a one-bowl chocolate cake with unsweetened chocolate and buttermilk, finished with a boiled candy-style fudge frosting that sets glossy and dense.

Oliver's cornmeal tea biscuits: tender, slightly sweet biscuits with the gritty crunch of cornmeal and a soft cake-flour crumb. A British-leaning tea-time bake that walks the line between scone and biscuit.

Buttermilk drop biscuits with a tender, tangy crumb and crisp cornmeal-dusted bottoms. The easier biscuit method, no rolling pin or biscuit cutter required.

Chocolate brownies spiked with amaretto in both the batter and the chocolate frosting, finished with sliced almonds. A grown-up brownie with deep almond and unsweetened chocolate notes.

Whole wheat molasses bread for the bread machine with caraway seeds and brown sugar. Dump-and-press loaf with a deep malty crumb, rye-like aroma, and a chewy whole-grain bite.

Old-fashioned sugar cookies made with sour milk, nutmeg, and shortening. A versatile dough that can be dropped soft or rolled and cut into shapes for Valentine's, Christmas, or birthday cookies.

Granny's boiled fruit cake: an old-fashioned eggless, butterless loaf made by simmering raisins with sugar and shortening, then folding into spiced flour. Plump, moist and Christmas-ready.

Tasty bits of bacon stud these fluffy cheddar biscuits. Easy to prepare and always a family favourite.

Homemade Slice and Bake Peanut Butter Cookies recipe

Sourdough banana bread uses one cup of active starter to add tang and depth to the classic loaf. A smart way to use sourdough discard while turning ripe bananas into something memorable.