Best Poppy Seeds 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 poppy seeds?

Yes. Start with Sesame Seeds at 1:1, then adjust liquid or bake time in small steps after a test batch.

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Sesame Seeds

Use 1:1

Different colour and flavour. Works for crunch on top of bagels.

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How much does 1 cup of poppy seeds weigh?

On CupOrGram, 1 cup of poppy seeds is treated as 145 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 poppy seeds?

Yes. Start with Sesame Seeds at 1:1. Different colour and flavour. Works for crunch on top of bagels.

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