Best Coconut Flour 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 coconut flour?

Yes. Start with Almond Flour at Use 4 cups almond flour per 1 cup coconut flour, reduce liquid, then adjust liquid or bake time in small steps after a test batch.

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Almond Flour

Use Use 4 cups almond flour per 1 cup coconut flour, reduce liquid

Much less absorbent. Significant recipe adjustment needed.

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How much does 1 cup of coconut flour weigh?

On CupOrGram, 1 cup of coconut flour is treated as 120 grams. Use the conversion page if you want the original ingredient weight before choosing a substitute.

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Common Questions for Cookies

Can I make cookies without coconut flour?

Yes. Start with Almond Flour at Use 4 cups almond flour per 1 cup coconut flour, reduce liquid. Much less absorbent. Significant recipe adjustment needed.

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