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 double cream?
Yes. Start with Heavy Cream (US) at 1:1, then adjust liquid or bake time in small steps after a test batch.
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Heavy Cream (US)
Use 1:1
The standard swap in each direction. Pouring and cooking uses are identical; whipped heavy cream sets slightly softer, and for very rich ganache the lower fat reads marginally lighter.
On CupOrGram, 1 cup of double cream is treated as 237 grams. Use the conversion page if you want the original ingredient weight before choosing a substitute.
Yes. Start with Heavy Cream (US) at 1:1. The standard swap in each direction. Pouring and cooking uses are identical; whipped heavy cream sets slightly softer, and for very rich ganache the lower fat reads marginally lighter.