What really sets this recipe apart is the use of Crisco shortening. It might sound a bit odd if you’re used to baking with ...

Beat the confectioners' sugar, butter-flavored shortening, the remaining vanilla extract and half the remaining milk in a medium bowl with an electric mixer on high speed. Gradually beat in the ...

Shortening is most often considered as a replacement for butter, both for its properties when baking and to help make recipes vegan ... with a much more neutral flavor. Since it's made from ...