Can I make cookies without prunes (pitted)?
Yes. Start with Dates at 1:1. Sweeter, more caramel-like. Same moisture role.
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.
Yes. Start with Dates at 1:1, then adjust liquid or bake time in small steps after a test batch.
Use 1:1
Sweeter, more caramel-like. Same moisture role.
View full adjustment notes →On CupOrGram, 1 cup of prunes (pitted) is treated as 165 grams. Use the conversion page if you want the original ingredient weight before choosing a substitute.
Prunes (pitted) cups to grams →Yes. Start with Dates at 1:1. Sweeter, more caramel-like. Same moisture role.
Top options are Dates (1:1) plus Raisins (1:1).
Dates is the top pick here. Use 1:1 and adjust only after a test bake.
Replace using 1:1, mix as usual, then tune liquid and bake time in small steps if needed.