Sugarless Cookies (Marmalade & Raisin Vintage Recipe)
These old-fashioned sugarless cookies are sweetened naturally with orange marmalade and raisins instead of granulated sugar. They’re quick drop cookies with bright citrus flavor — perfect for anyone looking for a vintage no-added-sugar treat.
Note: While they contain no added white sugar, the marmalade and raisins do contain natural sugars.
Sugarless Cookies
Ingredients
- 1 cup orange marmalade
- 1 egg
- 1/2 cup Crisco (or shortening)
- 2 cups flour
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 1/2 cup raisins, chopped
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F. Grease a cookie sheet or line with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, mix orange marmalade, Crisco, and egg until well blended.
- Stir in vanilla.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt.
- Add dry ingredients to the marmalade mixture and stir until combined.
- Fold in the chopped raisins.
- Drop by rounded teaspoonfuls onto the prepared cookie sheet.
- Bake 8–10 minutes, until cookies look set and bottoms are lightly browned.
- Cool on the sheet for 2 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.
Total bake time: 8–10 minutes
Equipment: cookie sheet
Yield: about 2½ dozen cookies (approx. 2½-inch cookies)
Sugarless Cookies FAQ
Are these cookies truly sugar-free?
They contain no added granulated sugar, but orange marmalade and raisins naturally contain sugars.
Do I need to chop the raisins?
Yes — chopping (or “cutting”) the raisins helps distribute them evenly so every cookie gets some fruit in each bite.
Can I substitute butter for Crisco?
Yes. Butter adds nice flavor but may cause a bit more spreading. If the dough feels soft, chill it for 20–30 minutes before baking.
How should I store sugarless cookies?
Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days, or freeze baked cookies for up to 3 months.