Vegan Butter Substitute for Cookies
Earth Balance Baking Sticks
Use the same amount as the butter you are replacing
The best vegan butter substitutes for cookies are Earth Balance baking sticks, Miyoko's Creamery, and solid coconut oil. Use cold butter and cream with sugar for proper cookie texture and spread.
At a glance
| # | Substitute | Instead of butter, use | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Earth Balance Baking Sticks | Same amount | Close match |
| 2 | Miyoko's Creamery European Style Cultured Vegan Butter | Same amount | Close match |
| 3 | Solid Coconut Oil (Refined) | Same amount | Different taste |
| 4 | Country Crock Plant Butter (Stick Form) | Same amount | Close match |
| 5 | Homemade Vegan Butter Blend | Same amount | Close match |
| 6 | Violife Plant Butter | Same amount | Close match |
| 7 | Melted Coconut Oil | ¾:1 | Taste and texture differ |
| 8 | Applesauce + Oil Blend | ½ applesauce + ½ oil:1 | Taste and texture differ |
Every butter substitute
Substitutes for Butter
1. Earth Balance Baking Sticks
Close matchUse the same amount
Earth Balance baking sticks are specifically formulated for baking and work excellently in cookie recipes.
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2. Miyoko's Creamery European Style Cultured Vegan Butter
Close matchUse the same amount
Miyoko's premium vegan butter offers exceptional results in cookie baking.
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3. Solid Coconut Oil (Refined)
Different tasteUse the same amount
Refined coconut oil in solid form works well as a vegan butter substitute in cookies.
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4. Country Crock Plant Butter (Stick Form)
Close matchUse the same amount
Country Crock's plant butter in stick form works well for cookie baking.
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5. Homemade Vegan Butter Blend
Close matchUse the same amount
A homemade blend of refined coconut oil, plant milk, and salt creates a customizable vegan butter substitute perfect for cookies.
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6. Violife Plant Butter
Close matchUse the same amount
Violife's palm oil-free vegan butter works well in cookie recipes.
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7. Melted Coconut Oil
Taste and texture differ¾:1
Melted coconut oil can be used in cookie recipes that call for melted butter or oil.
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8. Applesauce + Oil Blend
Taste and texture differ½ applesauce + ½ oil:1
A combination of applesauce and oil can replace butter in some cookie recipes, particularly when you want to reduce fat content or create softer cookies.
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This page covers one situation. For the full ranked comparison, see all 9 butter substitutes.
How it behaves in this recipe
Cookie baking requires specific fat properties that vegan butter substitutes must replicate. The best substitutes for cookies have similar fat content (around 80%), ability to hold air when creamed with sugar, and proper melting properties. Solid vegan butters work best for creaming methods and traditional cookie texture, while melted options create chewier, more cake-like cookies. The key is choosing the right consistency and temperature for your specific cookie type.
Tips
- For chocolate chip cookies, use cold vegan butter and cream it with sugar for 3-4 minutes until light and fluffy
- When making sugar cookies, use solid vegan butter and work quickly to prevent melting during rolling
- For oatmeal cookies, melted vegan butter or coconut oil work well and create chewier texture
- In shortbread cookies, use high-quality vegan butter like Miyoko's for best flavor and texture
- For cookie bars, melted vegan butter works well and creates even texture throughout
- When making drop cookies, use room temperature vegan butter for easier mixing and consistent results
- For rolled cookies, use cold vegan butter and work quickly to maintain proper texture
- In cookie recipes, the temperature of vegan butter affects spread - cold butter makes thicker cookies, room temperature makes thinner ones
Notes on butter
- For vegan butter extract in cookies, use vanilla extract or butter flavoring
- For vegan buttermilk in cookies, use plant milk with lemon juice or vinegar
- For vegan butter beans in cookies, use cannellini beans or navy beans
- For vegan butter lettuce in cookies, use romaine or green leaf lettuce
- For vegan butter in cookie bars, use coconut oil or margarine as alternatives
- For vegan butter in cookie dough, use coconut oil or homemade vegan butter as alternatives