If I am out of vanilla extract, what can I use for my cookies?

Question

I was halfway through making my dough when I realized I don't have any vanilla extract, which the recipe calls for.

What can I use for a substitution?

Is it true that the cookies will turn out just fine without it?

Answer 1

if you are out of vanilla extract, just don't use it! You have basically no choice otherwise, but you could use a different bean or nut extract (almond, hazelnut, etc.)

but it probably won't make a huge difference if you leave it out.

Answer 2

Any other extract can be substituted like rum extract or almond extract or even chocolate extract. I've used maple syrup as a substitute as it measures the same.

Answer 3

They definately won't be as good. Do you have some almond extract or something like that - if so use it!

Answer 4

They Will be totally ok without it :)  - the vanilla is for flavour only and has no effect on how they turn out physically :)  Lemon essence would give you a lemon cookie if you have some of that around?  Good luck!

Answer 5

Peanut oil will not work,

bourbon, whisky, rum, brandy liqueur etc...