Homemade Sugar-Free Cookies with Raisins and Almonds: crumbly, natural, and very simple to prepare, perfect for those who want to reduce sugar without sacrificing taste.
The idea for these cookies came while I was preparing a suitable snack for my little niece. In the first years of life, it is increasingly recommended to limit simple sugars, but this is also true for us adults: reducing consumption helps maintain a more balanced diet without giving up homemade sweets.
After trying the date cookies, this time I used blended raisins to naturally sweeten the dough and replaced part of the flour with finely ground almonds. The result was surprising: fragrant, crumbly, and soft cookies that everyone really likes.
They are perfect for breakfast, with coffee, or for a genuine snack. A simple recipe, with no added sugar, that shows how few natural ingredients are enough to make excellent cookies.
- Difficulty: Easy
- Cost: Cheap
- Preparation time: 10 Minutes
- Portions: 30 cookies
- Cooking methods: Electric oven
- Cuisine: Italian
- Seasonality: All seasons
Ingredients
- 1 3/4 cups almonds (finely ground)
- 3 1/3 cups all-purpose flour
- 8.8 oz raisins
- 1/2 cup water (warm)
- 1 tsp baking powder
- vanilla flavor
- 3.5 oz butter (soft)
- 1 egg
Tools
- 2 Baking Mats
- 1 Cookie Cutters
- 1 Mold
Steps
To start the recipe, finely grind the almonds until you get a flour.
Then soak the raisins in warm water and let them soften, stirring occasionally. When they are soft, transfer them to the food processor and blend well until you obtain a natural and sweet cream.
Add all other ingredients to the food processor: flour, ground almonds, egg, soft butter, baking powder, and vanilla flavor.
Pulse and mix well until you obtain a homogeneous and compact dough.
The dough will be soft and slightly sticky but workable.
Transfer it to a lightly floured work surface and quickly work it with your hands until you form a shortcrust pastry dough.
Roll out the shortcrust pastry with a rolling pin on a floured surface and cut the cookies with the cookie cutter of your choice.
I chose a round shape, perfect for rustic and crumbly cookies.
If you want to have fun, you can decorate the cookies with stamps or silicone molds.
Alternatively, you can leave them plain or decorate them with a fork or a wheel.
Place the cookies on a baking tray lined with parchment paper or silicone mats.
Bake in a preheated oven at 356°F for about 20 minutes, until they are golden on top and bottom.
After 15 minutes, check the baking: each oven has a different power.
Final Notes
These sugar-free cookies with raisins and almonds demonstrate that it is possible to prepare homemade sweets that are genuinely and naturally sweet without using refined sugar. Perfect for breakfast, a healthy snack, or to enjoy with coffee, they are liked by everyone.
They keep for several days in a tin box or a well-sealed container, maintaining their crunchiness and softness. Great to prepare in advance or to share with the whole family.
A simple and natural recipe, ideal for those who want to reduce sugar but not give up the pleasure of a good homemade cookie.
FAQ (Questions and Answers)
Can I substitute butter in sugar-free cookies?
You can replace the butter with plant-based butter in the same quantity. The cookies will still be soft and crumbly.
How long do sugar-free cookies last?
They keep for 4-5 days in a tin box or airtight container. They remain crunchy and naturally sweet, perfect for breakfast and snacks.
