Let’s say you’re truly broke and only have a 1-cup measure. How do you get ⅔ cup? Fill that 1-cup measure to the top, then pour out one-third of it. (Eyeball it—that’s where the fun begins.) Or use a kitchen scale: ⅔ cup of water weighs about 5.3 ounces. But who owns a scale? That’s the stuff of baking influencers.
I’ve also used a shot glass before. A standard shot is 1.5 ounces. ⅔ cup is about 5.3 ounces, so that’s 3.5 shots. Suddenly your cookie recipe feels like a Friday night. Just don’t drink the vanilla extract.
The Takeaway (No Pun Intended)
Here’s the truth: the exact number doesn’t matter as much as you think. Most recipes are forgiving. A little extra flour makes things tougher, a little less makes them chewier. Unless you’re making something very precise—like soufflé or fission—you’re fine. So yes, 1.5 of a ⅔ cup makes a full cup. Write it on your fridge. Tattoo it on your arm. Or just remember: two-thirds plus one-third equals one.
And if you mess up? Tell people it’s a “rustic” dessert. That’s code for “I ran out of measuring cups and just prayed.” We’ve all been there. Now go forth and measure, my friend. Your cookies will thank you.
