Can I make cookies without tahini?
Yes. Start with Peanut Butter at 1:1. Sweeter and nuttier. Different flavour but same texture role.
Best Tahini 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 tahini?
Yes. Start with Peanut Butter at 1:1, then adjust liquid or bake time in small steps after a test batch.
Top Recommendation
Peanut Butter
Use 1:1
Sweeter and nuttier. Different flavour but same texture role.
View full adjustment notes →How much does 1 cup of tahini weigh?
On CupOrGram, 1 cup of tahini is treated as 252 grams. Use the conversion page if you want the original ingredient weight before choosing a substitute.
Tahini cups to grams →Alternative Options for Cookies
Common Questions for Cookies
What can I use instead of tahini for cookies?
Top options are Peanut Butter (1:1) plus Almond Butter (1:1).
Best tahini substitute for cookies?
Peanut Butter is the top pick here. Use 1:1 and adjust only after a test bake.
How do I substitute tahini in cookie dough?
Replace using 1:1, mix as usual, then tune liquid and bake time in small steps if needed.