

Okay, this might feel like a stretch, but maybe you being out of vanilla was a sign from the universe to take your dessert in another direction. Don't knock it 'til you've tried our Butter Pecan Cookies with maple buttercream. It may not be a total dupe, but good quality pure maple syrup brings some delicious toffee-vanilla flavor to baked goods. Any type of nut butter would work, but the ones with the most buttery flavors include pecan, almond, and cashew butter. Vanilla extract, as opposed to maple syrup, can be substituted for honey. If you are looking for a butter extract substitute for cakes, cookies, and brownies, then nut butter could be the perfect solution to this problem. Bake at 350° for 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. As a substitute for vanilla extract, you could use it for every 1:1 recipe call for it. Add eggs, brown sugar, cocoa, vanilla, baking powder and salt cover and process until smooth. Same goes for amaretto, if you've got it! When replacing vanilla extract in a recipe, honey can be used, just as maple syrup can be used. Adding a 1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon to a cake or batch of cookies will provide a sweet, slightly floral je ne sais quois, not over the top almond flavor.

Combine hot melted butter, oil and sugar together in a medium-sized bowl. Line with parchment paper (or baking paper) set aside. Not a fan of almond flavored treats (like marzipan)? Start small with this one. Lightly grease an 8-inch square baking pan with cooking oil spray. Add 1/2 cup egg substitute, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, and 1 (1 lb) box sifted confectioners sugar and stir. Additionally, use roasted almonds, rice cereal, coconuts, etc. Stir until the chocolate is completely melted. Add a tablespoon of espresso powder or coffee granules to bring out the chocolate flavor to the fullest. Jen Tepp/Getty Images What Is Vanilla Extract Made Of To make vanilla extract, the beans/pods from the orchids are chopped, steeped in alcohol, strained and aged. We love using vanilla and almond in tandem, like in our classic pound cake, but almond extract can stand on its own. To make Duncan Hines brownie mix better, substitute water with milk and vegetable oil with melted butter. If you're looking for that fresh-from-the-bakery flavor, go with almond extract. Play icon The triangle icon that indicates to play
