Butter substitutes

To replace 1 cup (2 sticks) butter, use 1 cup solid coconut oil. Cream it like butter in cookies and pie crusts. Refined coconut oil has no coconut taste.

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Butter substitutes

For 1 cup (2 sticks) butter, use:

  1. 1

    1 cup solid coconut oil

    Cream it like butter in cookies and pie crusts. Refined coconut oil has no coconut taste.

  2. 2

    ¾ cup vegetable or olive oil

    For recipes that call for melted butter, like muffins and quick breads. Doesn't work for creaming.

  3. 3

    1 cup vegan butter sticks

    The closest match for baking. Tubs of spread contain more water, so use sticks.

Good to know about swapping butter

Butter is about 80% fat and the rest is mostly water, which is why oil goes in at a smaller amount.

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Frequently asked questions

What can I use instead of butter?

To replace 1 cup (2 sticks) butter, use 1 cup solid coconut oil. Cream it like butter in cookies and pie crusts. Refined coconut oil has no coconut taste.

Can I use oil instead of butter?

Yes. For 1 cup (2 sticks) butter, use ¾ cup vegetable or olive oil. For recipes that call for melted butter, like muffins and quick breads. Doesn't work for creaming.

Can I use vegan butter instead of butter?

Yes. For 1 cup (2 sticks) butter, use 1 cup vegan butter sticks. The closest match for baking. Tubs of spread contain more water, so use sticks.

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