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egg replacement in cookies?
  • 123123
    Posts: 1,086Member
    I want to make cookies.. but I dont have any eggs.  I AM MAKING FUCKING COOKIES.. what can I use instead of egg?  I have heard 1 tbsp mayo per egg, and I've heard cornstarch but I don't think I have cornstarch.. I do have mayo.. I don't have applesauce or banana.. what can i do?
    dont mistake my kindness for weakness
  • shate98shate98
    Posts: 2,784Member
    goodness I would just go get eggs. Nothing works quite the same.
    "As you wander through your life, whatever be your goal,
    keep your eye upon the doughnut, not upon the hole."
  • LittleTalksLittleTalks
    Posts: 561Member
    Shortbread is delicious http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/ina-garten/shortbread-cookies-recipe/index.html
    . Or these http://www.food.com/recipe/eggless-chocolate-chip-cookies-58919
  • 123123
    Posts: 1,086Member
    I can't go get eggs, Im home alone with my DS and it is waaaaaay too cold and dark to walk anywhere :(

    dont mistake my kindness for weakness
  • Mommyliciousx4Mommyliciousx4
    Posts: 1,769Member
    http://m.wikihow.com/Replace-Eggs-in-Your-Cooking
  • Mommyliciousx4Mommyliciousx4
    Posts: 1,769Member
    I have never tried it, just googled it. Hope it helps.
  • CrashCrash
    Posts: 8,169Member
    It is possible to make pancakes without eggs. In fact, any flat baked product that requires only 1 - 2 eggs can usually survive without an egg with no problems. The main thing is to substitute a little extra liquid ( 1 - 2 tbsp) to make up for the egg's removal. There are differing recipes (some just with flour, some with fruit such as mashed banana), so it is best to use a search engine to find a recipe you like. They do work, so try them out, just be sure the pan they are fried in is seasoned as you would with normal pancakes.
    See ya in another life, sister!
  • CrashCrash
    Posts: 8,169Member
    Your cookies will be fine, @123. They might come out a bit flat because the eggs are basically a protein structure that keeps everything 'up'. Without them, your cookies will fluff due to the leavening, soda or baking powder, but then fall down flattish after they cool. It won't be the end of the world, really, and I think if you add something for the batter to build up around, like chocolate chips, coconut, nuts, etc, I don't think you'll even notice the lack of eggs.
    See ya in another life, sister!
  • shouldcleanshouldclean
    Posts: 2,368Member
    Search for vegan cookie recipes. Applesauce?
  • RosamundiRosamundi
    Posts: 1,095Member
    If you have ground flax seed, you can replace eggs with: 1tsp flax + 3 Tbs water

    Vegan trick.
  • RosamundiRosamundi
    Posts: 1,095Member
    Hahaha @should clean !

    Great minds. :)
  • shouldcleanshouldclean
    Posts: 2,368Member
    Do you have cocoa powder and vinegar? I have a tasty vegan cupcake recipe
  • shouldcleanshouldclean
    Posts: 2,368Member
    @Rosamundi we are a food allergy house. Dairy few often means vegan. Although I never have flax just lying around :)
  • 123123
    Posts: 1,086Member
    @rosamundi that is what i did :)  I knew I seen  a flax trick somewhere I just couldnt remember where!
    @curious I have NOTHING else, just the baking basics, I pretty much just made chocolate dough, the recipe I am using it just "soft cocoa cookies"
    the dough tastes AWESOME, and flax is super good for you right? Does it count when it's slathered in cocoa lol
    dont mistake my kindness for weakness
  • 123123
    Posts: 1,086Member
    @shouldclean I will take that recipe!! 
    dont mistake my kindness for weakness
  • 123123
    Posts: 1,086Member
    my cookies taste sooo weird lol 
    dont mistake my kindness for weakness
  • shouldcleanshouldclean
    Posts: 2,368Member
    1 1/2c flour
    1c sugar
    1/4c cocoa powder add
    1tsp baking soda
    1/2tsp salt
    1/3c vegetable oil
    1tsp vanilla extract
    1tsp distilled white
    1c water

    I just throw everything together and mix well. Makes one 8 in round cake or 12 cupcakes. Cupcakes normally cook about 30 minutes at 350 Frost however you like
  • shouldcleanshouldclean
    Posts: 2,368Member
    @123 there you go
  • cheesehead4ever
    Posts: 675Member
    Mexican Wedding Cakes. Flour, butter, sugar is pretty much it. My family got hooked on those back when DD12 was still allergic to eggs. She outgrew it by first grade, but they are still her favorite cookie. We would make them year round.
  • undercoverbanana
    Posts: 7,722Member
    You can use a banana or mayo.
    i'm nekkid.
  • LittleTalksLittleTalks
    Posts: 561Member
    @shouldclean I have a question about vegan baking and just remembered this thread. I'm making a cake for my vegan aunt and uncles anniversary and a lot of the chocolate recipes call for cocoa powder. Can you use regular cocoa or do you buy a special one? I think there's "milk protein" or something in the regular one.
  • WickedBitchoftheEastWickedBitchoftheEast
    Posts: 912Member
    I was out of eggs last week and was making cupcakes. I used about a 1/4 cup of gingerale. They turned out great. :)
  • shouldcleanshouldclean
    Posts: 2,368Member
    @LittleTalks I use nestle or Hershey cocao powder. To the best if my knowledge they are dairy free. They do not say may contain or contains milk on the package. My daughter is allergic to dairy which is why I make some stuff that is vegan. You can also make that recipe gf. Could you ask your aunt what she uses?
  • ThreeformeThreeforme
    Posts: 2Member

    My DD6 has a serious egg allergy so I always bake egg free. My go to replacement is:

    1 egg =

    1 1/2 tablespoon oil

    1 1/2 tablespoon water

    1 teaspoon baking powder

    Make it when it is time to add the egg, give it a whisk until it is foamy then pour it in.

    The baking powder needs to be fairly fresh but it works well in most recipes calling for 1-2 eggs

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