How do you save a Facebook recipe to CookBook?
On the Facebook recipe post, tap Share, then More and choose CookBook. Choose Edit recipe to review it before saving, or Save to CookBook for the direct save option. You can also copy the post or Reel link, open CookBook, choose Paste and confirm. The useful input is the written recipe or an accessible recipe link, not just a picture of the finished dish.
Follow the Facebook import instructions for the current share-sheet controls.
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Start with the most complete source
| What the post contains | What to do | What to check |
|---|---|---|
| Full written recipe | Share the post to CookBook or paste its link. | Ingredients, quantities, servings and the complete method. |
| A link to a food blog | Open the original recipe page and import that link if needed. | Use the recipe page, not the blog homepage. |
| A short caption or a video without written quantities | Look for the creator’s full written recipe or source link. | Do not fill gaps by guessing quantities or cooking instructions. |
| A screenshot of a complete written recipe | Use the recipe scanner for material you are allowed to save. | Fractions, cropped lines and the order of the steps. |
Save from Facebook in four steps
- Open the individual post or Reel with the recipe you want. Expand the caption and locate any original recipe link.
- Choose Share → More → CookBook. If CookBook is missing, use the share-sheet setup links in the Facebook help guide.
- Choose Edit recipe when you want to check the result immediately. Add a useful tag, such as Weeknight dinners, and retain the source link.
- Compare the saved ingredients and method with the original. Open the recipe in CookBook before moving on to another post.
If the share button does not offer CookBook
Copy the recipe post or video URL, open CookBook and select Paste from the dashboard, then Confirm. If the post links to a complete recipe on a website, importing that original page can be the clearer route. Our website importing guide explains how to check the preview.
A private group, login requirement, removed post or restricted source can stop a link importer from accessing the content. Your own Facebook access does not automatically give the importer access. Use an available original recipe link, or text or a screenshot you are entitled to save. There is no need to bypass the creator’s access controls.
Check screenshots as written recipes
A screenshot can preserve a full caption that is awkward to copy. Include all the ingredients and steps, keep the text sharp and avoid cutting off the last line. In the recipe scanner, compare the extracted result with the image before saving.
For example, if your screenshot says “1/2 tsp salt”, the saved ingredient should retain that fraction and unit. A cropped “1/” is missing information, not permission to assume the amount. Keep the original image until you have checked the complete recipe.
Make the saved recipe useful tonight
Add the checked recipe to your meal plan, choose the servings you need and build a shopping list. Keep your own changes in the recipe’s notes so the version you cook again is the one that worked.
Get CookBook and start with one complete recipe. Keep the creator’s source attribution, and read our personal recipe collection guidance before sharing copied material.
Frequently asked questions
Can I save recipes from Facebook Reels?
Use the Reel’s share or copy-link option. A full written caption or accessible linked recipe gives the importer useful recipe information. An incomplete caption may need the creator’s original recipe.
Can CookBook open every private Facebook group post?
No. Login and privacy restrictions can prevent access. Use an accessible original source or material you have permission to save; do not assume your Facebook login is available to the importer.
Is saving a Facebook post the same as saving a recipe?
A saved post remains a bookmark in Facebook. A checked CookBook recipe has editable ingredients and instructions that you can organise, add to a meal plan and use for a shopping list.
