Butter and oils
Substitutes for coconut oil
Coconut oil is solid below about 76°F and liquid above it, so it can stand in for butter or for oil.
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Butter
- How much
- The same amount
- What changes
- Buttery flavor; slightly less tender since butter has some water.
- Best in
- Cookies, crumbles, granola.
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Vegetable oil
- How much
- The same amount, when the recipe uses it melted
- What changes
- Neutral flavor; bars set softer since oil stays liquid when cold.
- Best in
- Muffins, granola, sautéing.
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Vegetable shortening
- How much
- The same amount, when the recipe uses it solid
- What changes
- Neutral and very tender; no coconut flavor.
- Best in
- Pie crust, cookies.
Simmerbee recipes with coconut oil (1)
On those recipes, tap Swaps next to the ingredient for the short version.