Best Vegetable Oil 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 vegetable oil?

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

Top Recommendation

Canola Oil

Use 1:1

Identical behaviour. Slightly cleaner flavour.

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How much does 1 cup of vegetable oil weigh?

On CupOrGram, 1 cup of vegetable oil is treated as 218 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 vegetable oil?

Yes. Start with Canola Oil at 1:1. Identical behaviour. Slightly cleaner flavour.

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