Dumb cooking question

[janiejones]

what do you have? I sometimes sub Amaretto for vanilla. I'm sure it's good with nothing, but I like the added flavour.

[margotmacomber]

I think it would be ok, but I tend to be willy nilly with my vanilla.  I don't even usually measure it, just eyeball it.  I would say you probably wouldn't miss it, although it may taste slightly better if it were included.

[isabel]

The vanilla is what will give it flavor. Otherwise, it's just going to be sweet. I agree that adding another extract (almond maybe?), some amaretto, rum, coffee or chocolate liqueur, etc. would be a great idea. Just a smidge to amp up the flavor. If you have none of those, I would add a bit of extra cinnamon and some nutmeg.

[wannabe]

I really think it won't be what it's supposed to be without vanilla. The flavor won't be quite right.