Best Caster Sugar 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.

Reviewed by the CupOrGram Editorial TeamSources: King Arthur Baking, USDA FoodData CentralMethodology

Can I make cookies without caster sugar?

Yes. Start with Granulated Sugar at 1:1 by weight, then adjust liquid or bake time in small steps after a test batch.

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Granulated Sugar

Use 1:1 by weight

Works in almost everything. For meringues and delicate sponges, blitz granulated in a blender for 10-15 seconds first to approximate the finer crystal.

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How much does 1 cup of caster sugar weigh?

On CupOrGram, 1 cup of caster sugar is treated as 190 grams. Use the conversion page if you want the original ingredient weight before choosing a substitute.

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Can I make cookies without caster sugar?

Yes. Start with Granulated Sugar at 1:1 by weight. Works in almost everything. For meringues and delicate sponges, blitz granulated in a blender for 10-15 seconds first to approximate the finer crystal.

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