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.
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Olive Oil Sugar Cookies
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"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
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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
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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
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Red Velvet Cake Mix Cookies
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"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
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The Perfect Chocolate Chip Cookie
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"These are the perfect chocolate chip cookies! Made with vegetable oil instead of butter and they contain both almond and vanilla extracts!" —Emily
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Easy Pumpkin Chip Cookies
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"Easy recipe and they turned out great!" —Erin
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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
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Easy Roasted Almond Cookies
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"I love these cookies!! They are delicious and so easy to make." —conti68
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Mama's Chewy Oatmeal Cookies
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"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
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Chewy Brownie Cookies
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"Deliciously chocolatey goodness in every bite. The best part is, they are nice and soft, which is the way I like them." —Marco
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Blueberry Drop Cookies
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"These blueberry sugar cookies are a delicious alternative to chocolate chip cookies." —Brianna
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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
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Crisp Oatmeal Cookies
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"Crispy, delicious oatmeal cookies." —S Hyneck
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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
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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
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Coconut Oil Sugar Cookies
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"Wow! Way better than expected. In fact, possibly the best cookie I’ve ever eaten." —RealMath
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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
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Molasses Cookies
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"Love them! Super easy to make. My daughter's new favorite." —callmetmom
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Grandma's Gingersnap Cookies
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"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
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Robbi's M&Ms Cookies
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"This recipe was amazing! They were crispy, but soft in the middle. Plus, they were super easy to make." —Dog Chef
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Pignoli Cookies
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"These pignoli cookies are made with almond paste, sugar, and pine nuts for a pleasantly sweet Italian treat! Great for gifting!" —Adele
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Easy Lemon Cookies
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"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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