Best Egg Whites 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 egg whites?

Yes. Start with Flax "Egg" at 1 tbsp ground flax + 3 tbsp water per egg white, then adjust liquid or bake time in small steps after a test batch.

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Flax "Egg"

Use 1 tbsp ground flax + 3 tbsp water per egg white

A binder, not a foam. Suitable for cookies and quick breads; useless for meringue or angel food cake.

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How much does 1 cup of egg whites weigh?

On CupOrGram, 1 cup of egg whites is treated as 243 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 egg whites?

Yes. Start with Flax "Egg" at 1 tbsp ground flax + 3 tbsp water per egg white. A binder, not a foam. Suitable for cookies and quick breads; useless for meringue or angel food cake.

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