Best Rice Flour (white) 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 rice flour (white)?

Yes. Start with Gluten-Free Flour Blend at 1:1, then adjust liquid or bake time in small steps after a test batch.

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Gluten-Free Flour Blend

Use 1:1

Already includes binders. Drop-in for cakes and cookies where rice flour alone would crumble.

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How much does 1 cup of rice flour (white) weigh?

On CupOrGram, 1 cup of rice flour (white) is treated as 158 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 rice flour (white)?

Yes. Start with Gluten-Free Flour Blend at 1:1. Already includes binders. Drop-in for cakes and cookies where rice flour alone would crumble.

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