521 vegetable shortening recipes

Coconut almond balls coated in milk chocolate with a whole almond on top. A homemade candy made with shredded coconut, corn syrup, and microwave melted chocolate.

An old family recipe, from Josephine Bowles Shepard, 1894-1966.

Chocolate thumbprint cookies studded with mini chocolate chips and filled with a creamy peanut butter center. The chocolate-peanut butter combo makes these vanish from any cookie tray.

Crazy chocolate cake made with no eggs, no butter, and no milk. Vinegar and baking soda create the lift in this one-bowl Depression-era recipe that bakes up surprisingly moist and rich.

Favorite never fail pie crust uses shortening, vegetable oil, and a touch of corn syrup for a tender, flaky crust that rolls out without tearing. Beginner-friendly and forgiving.

Whole wheat pie crust made with a blend of whole wheat and white flour for a nutty, flaky pastry. A simple 5-ingredient dough that works for both filled pies and blind-baked shells.

Oatmeal pie crust adds rolled oats to a classic shortening pastry for nutty flavor and a sturdier base. Holds up to wet fillings like pumpkin, custard, or cream pies without going soggy.

Silky peppermint chocolate squares that literally melt on your tongue, made with sugar-free milkcote chocolate coating and dipped for a smooth, snappy shell. Makes 8 dozen candies. A dietetic candy that tastes like pure indulgence.

Egg-free and dairy-free corn muffins made with cornmeal, flour, shortening, and vinegar. A simple vegan-friendly cornbread muffin that bakes golden in 20 minutes.

This decadent bread with a cinnamon taste is perfect in the morning. Can be served plain or toasted.

Chocolate-dipped coconut bon bons with just 5 ingredients: condensed milk, butter, powdered sugar, coconut, and semi-sweet chocolate. Chill overnight, roll, dip, done. Makes 24 pieces of homemade candy.

Try these decadent cookies that are perfect for that light snack before or after dinner.

A classic white layer cake made with egg whites for a pure, snowy crumb. Tender, light, and vanilla-scented, ready for your favorite frosting.

Well-drained maraschino cherries may be substituted for candied cherries.

Crunchy no-bake cookies with melted chocolate and peanut butter chips coating crushed corn flakes and raisins. 5 ingredients, microwave method, kid-approved.

Simple walnut raisin cake with brown sugar and warm spices, simmered then baked low and slow for moist tender squares ready in an hour.