Recipe for Sugarless Cookies
Sugarless Cookies — A vintage drop-cookie recipe sweetened with orange marmalade and raisins instead of granulated sugar. They’re quick to mix with pantry staples and bake in just 8–10 minutes.
These aren’t “sugar-free” in the modern sense (marmalade and raisins contain natural sugars), but they are an old-fashioned no-added-sugar style cookie with bright citrus flavor.
Sugarless Cookies
Ingredients
- 1 cup orange marmalade
- 1 egg
- 1/2 cup Crisco
- 2 cups flour
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 1/2 cup raisins, cut
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F. Grease a cookie sheet (or line with parchment).
- Mix orange marmalade, Crisco, and egg until blended.
- Stir in vanilla.
- Whisk flour, baking soda, and salt; add to marmalade mixture and mix until combined.
- Stir in raisins.
- Drop by teaspoonfuls onto the cookie sheet.
- Bake 8–10 minutes, until cookies look set and bottoms are lightly browned. Cool briefly before removing.
Total bake time: 8–10 minutes
Equipment: cookie sheet
Servings: about 2 1/2 dozen cookies (about 2 1/2-inch 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?
Chopping helps distribute raisins evenly so each cookie gets some fruit in every bite.
Can I substitute butter for Crisco?
Yes. Butter adds flavor and may increase spreading; chill the dough if it seems soft.
How should I store sugarless cookies?
Store airtight at room temperature for several days, or freeze baked cookies for longer storage.