Can I make cookies without sesame seeds?
Yes. Start with Poppy Seeds at 1:1. Different flavour. Works for visual contrast on breads and bagels.
Best Sesame 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.
Can I make cookies without sesame seeds?
Yes. Start with Poppy Seeds at 1:1, then adjust liquid or bake time in small steps after a test batch.
Top Recommendation
Poppy Seeds
Use 1:1
Different flavour. Works for visual contrast on breads and bagels.
View full adjustment notes →How much does 1 cup of sesame seeds weigh?
On CupOrGram, 1 cup of sesame seeds is treated as 144 grams. Use the conversion page if you want the original ingredient weight before choosing a substitute.
Sesame Seeds cups to grams →Common Questions for Cookies
What can I use instead of sesame seeds for cookies?
Start with Poppy Seeds (1:1) for the closest match.
Best sesame seeds substitute for cookies?
Poppy Seeds is the top pick here. Use 1:1 and adjust only after a test bake.
How do I substitute sesame seeds in cookie dough?
Replace using 1:1, mix as usual, then tune liquid and bake time in small steps if needed.