Can I make cookies without baking powder?
Yes. Start with Baking Soda + Cream of Tartar at 1/4 tsp baking soda + 1/2 tsp cream of tartar per 1 tsp baking powder. This is essentially homemade baking powder. Single-acting only.
Best Baking Powder Substitutes for Cookies
Find substitutions that keep spread, chew, and browning close to your original cookie recipe. Small ingredient changes quickly affect cookie spread and texture, especially fat and sugar swaps.
Can I make cookies without baking powder?
Yes. Start with Baking Soda + Cream of Tartar at 1/4 tsp baking soda + 1/2 tsp cream of tartar per 1 tsp baking powder, then adjust liquid or bake time in small steps after a test batch.
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Baking Soda + Cream of Tartar
Use 1/4 tsp baking soda + 1/2 tsp cream of tartar per 1 tsp baking powder
This is essentially homemade baking powder. Single-acting only.
View full adjustment notes →How much does 1 cup of baking powder weigh?
On CupOrGram, 1 cup of baking powder is treated as 184 grams. Use the conversion page if you want the original ingredient weight before choosing a substitute.
Baking Powder cups to grams →