Substitute for the veg shortening?

Question

NatalieT · Answer

I swore off vegtable hydrogenated shortening years and years ago. What is the science behind including it?

Elizabeth A. · Answer

Also wondering this! Never made cookies with shortening before and I’m not too fond of shortening in general :/ team butter over here!

Kelly H. · Answer

Could butter be used in place of the shortening?

HalfPint · Answer

Coconut oil, maybe?