Find out how to substitute butter for shortening when you're in a baking pinch, with tips from the BHG Test Kitchen. When it's time for a baking therapy session, but you're short of the shortening ...

In the world of cookie baking, the age-old debate of butter versus margarine has raged on for decades. But what if we told you that the key to achieving the perfect flavor and texture lies in ...

While you may initially think that it's no big deal to use melted and room temperature butter interchangeably, the two are not the same when it comes to the science of baking cookies. In fact, we ...

Rich with browned butter pecans and chewy with oats, these foolproof cookies are the perfect thing to make — and eat — while results roll in. By Genevieve Ko Genevieve Ko baked seven versions of this ...

Technically, shortening is any type of fat used for baking that is solid at room temperature. The shortening available at grocery stores is usually made of hydrogenated vegetable oils. It's called ...