22 Cookie Recipes Without Butter (Or Margarine)

Ella Marie
Ella Marie

Out of butter? We've got you covered. These decadent cookie recipes rely on cooking oil or shortening for their richness—no butter or margarine required.

Olive Oil Sugar Cookies

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Buckwheat Queen
Buckwheat Queen

"Extra-virgin olive oil sugar cookies made without butter in a simple, otherwise classic recipe. The result is a rich, dense cookie to sink your teeth into. These are great for dunking in your tea." —Buckwheat Queen

Funfetti Birthday Cookies

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"These are the best birthday cookies out there. They look, taste, and feel like a cookie. These are perfect for kids and adults alike! Delicious!" —Eatsleepinspire

Almond Joy Cookies

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"This Almond Joy cookie recipe is super moist and chewy. Everyone will love them and they are so easy to make!" —Judi

Red Velvet Cake Mix Cookies

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Chef Mo
Chef Mo

"This is my favorite recipe and it is great when you need to bring a treat quick! These box cake cookies take no time at all and are delicious! These are my favorite cookies!" —rosebud15404

The Perfect Chocolate Chip Cookie

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Ella Marie
Ella Marie

"These are the perfect chocolate chip cookies! Made with vegetable oil instead of butter and they contain both almond and vanilla extracts!" —Emily

Easy Pumpkin Chip Cookies

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TiffaroOo
TiffaroOo

"Easy recipe and they turned out great!" —Erin

Gluten-Free Chocolate Chip Cookies with Almond Flour

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"The texture is slightly crispy on the outside and moist and chewy in the middle. Nobody that I have baked these for has been able to eat just one." —Billy Brown

Easy Roasted Almond Cookies

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"I love these cookies!! They are delicious and so easy to make." —conti68

Mama's Chewy Oatmeal Cookies

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wbruni
wbruni

"These chewy oatmeal cookies are delicious. I recreated this recipe by memory from my childhood. They are so good—everyone who tries them gets hooked! They have a place in every woman's cookbook in my family." —rocksoutforcheese

Chewy Brownie Cookies

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Jojo
Jojo

"Deliciously chocolatey goodness in every bite. The best part is, they are nice and soft, which is the way I like them." —Marco

Blueberry Drop Cookies

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pomplemousse
pomplemousse

"These blueberry sugar cookies are a delicious alternative to chocolate chip cookies." —Brianna

Earthquake Cookies

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"These earthquake cookies are so easy to make, you'll probably crumble! You can use any flavor cake mix you like for these cookies. The possibilities are endless." —Topoac

Crisp Oatmeal Cookies

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shannon
shannon

"Crispy, delicious oatmeal cookies." —S Hyneck

Vegan Chocolate Chip Cookies

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"These vegan chocolate chip cookies are yummy, turn out perfectly, and are always a hit with kids—even those who aren't vegan. Add in any other mix-ins of your choosing." —avarmenio

Three Ingredient Peanut Butter Cookies

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"These easy peanut butter cookies are made with just 3 ingredients. They're quick to make, and the cookies taste wonderful! It's a great recipe for kids that are just learning to bake." —Francie

Coconut Oil Sugar Cookies

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juvonna_flawless_101cutie

"Wow! Way better than expected. In fact, possibly the best cookie I’ve ever eaten." —RealMath

Homemade Chocolate Sandwich Cookies

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"Everyone thought they were from the bakery! I will be making these often, changing the cake mix flavors and fillings." —Cathy Gearity Bory

Molasses Cookies

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"Love them! Super easy to make. My daughter's new favorite." —callmetmom

Grandma's Gingersnap Cookies

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Allrecipes Magazine
Allrecipes Magazine

"This recipe for gingersnaps makes gingersnap cookies that melt in your mouth! I received this ginger cookie recipe from my grandmother; it's been enjoyed in my family since 1899." —Marie Ayers

Robbi's M&Ms Cookies

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Dianne
Dianne

"This recipe was amazing! They were crispy, but soft in the middle. Plus, they were super easy to make." —Dog Chef

Pignoli Cookies

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PattyCakes
PattyCakes

"These pignoli cookies are made with almond paste, sugar, and pine nuts for a pleasantly sweet Italian treat! Great for gifting!" —Adele

Easy Lemon Cookies

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fdb
fdb

"Make lemon cookies from cake mix in just 20 minutes! These sweet, tart crinkle cookies are easy to make with just five ingredients." —Lissa

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<p>Corey Williams</p>

Corey Williams

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