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Serafine 09-05-2009 06:52 AM

Can I substitute coconut oil for butter in cookies?
 
If so, what is the sub. ratio? One to one or something else?

Any quick help would be greatly appreciated, as we are trying to make some cookies in the next hour or so.

Thanks so much,

April G 09-05-2009 06:52 AM

Re: Can I substitute coconut oil for butter in cookies?
 
Yup... I do it all the time! One to one. :)

Serafine 09-05-2009 06:58 AM

Re: Can I substitute coconut oil for butter in cookies?
 
Thanks.

For those who are interested...I did a little quick research and found this:

http://www.filippoberio.com/Recipes/...tionChart.asp#

It is for olive oil, but other sources confirm these amounts as 'correct' for any cooking oil, including coconut.

It has a cute printable chart. As with anything, I am sure you can add more or less to your liking, I just thought this chart was very helpful!

April G 09-05-2009 07:08 AM

Re: Can I substitute coconut oil for butter in cookies?
 
:think I would think coconut oil would be a bit different cause it has a more "butter" consistency... Interesting though...

Serafine 09-05-2009 07:17 AM

Re: Can I substitute coconut oil for butter in cookies?
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by organiquegal (Post 2543038)
:think I would think coconut oil would be a bit different cause it has a more "butter" consistency... Interesting though...

I see what you are saying...except for the melting point, of course.

If you look at the chart, though...the amounts are so close that it doesn't likely make a difference either way.

Texture (fluffiness) is a huge deal to me, so I will probably go with the lesser substitution, just to (hopefully) insure a fluffier cookie.

I will be sure to report back with my results! ;)

TuneMyHeart 09-05-2009 07:25 AM

Re: Can I substitute coconut oil for butter in cookies?
 
yes, it will work fine. :) But if you're used to butter in cookies, it will taste different. ;)

Serafine 09-05-2009 07:29 AM

Re: Can I substitute coconut oil for butter in cookies?
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by TuneMyHeart (Post 2543056)
yes, it will work fine. :) But if you're used to butter in cookies, it will taste different. ;)

Thanks...I decided to try oatmeal as our first batch of substituted cookies...I figured the coconut would add to the flavors.

simplegirl 09-05-2009 07:31 AM

Re: Can I substitute coconut oil for butter in cookies?
 
:yes but i think you figured that out already. let us know how they turn out! i love substituting c. oil in bread loafs, cookies, and i've done it in brownies. i love the coconut tastte. if someone doesn't, i could see how they wouldn't care for it!

HomeWithMyBabies 09-05-2009 07:52 AM

Re: Can I substitute coconut oil for butter in cookies?
 
I :heart cookies made with coconut oil.

I use coconut oil to sub for butter with pretty much everything, except for when I make myself a grilled cheese sandwich. I just feel that would be pushing it. :giggle

Pie crust made with coconut oil :yum cake :yum pancakes :yum brownies :yum

simplegirl 09-05-2009 07:55 AM

Re: Can I substitute coconut oil for butter in cookies?
 
ah yes, pancakes are excellent with coconut too!

Serafine 09-05-2009 08:15 AM

Re: Can I substitute coconut oil for butter in cookies?
 
I see that have made everyone hungry already this morning! :giggle

---------- Post added at 11:14 AM ---------- Previous post was at 11:13 AM ----------

BTW: First batch is done. The cookies are perfectly fluffy (which was my biggest concern...I don't like flat, "oily" cookies.

I substituted 3/4 cu. coconut oil for 1 cu. butter.

I also substituted (in case you are wondering) 1 cu. raw sugar plus 4 T. molasses for 1 cu. brown sugar (I didn't have brown sugar).[COLOR="Silver"]


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