Eggless Saffron Cookies Recipe | Kesar Biscuits

By Shilpa Khandelwal

Eggless Saffron Cookies Recipe | Kesar Biscuits

Hi friends! Today I'm sharing something aromatic and festive - Eggless Saffron Cookies aka Kesar Biscuits.

The fragrance of saffron + cardamom is so tempting that my son couldn't wait. He especially loved the butterfly shapes and asked me to bake only those for him!

These melt-in-mouth cookies need no eggs and use simple ingredients. Perfect for Diwali or tea time.

Updated on: June 5, 2026 | Prep time: 20 mins | Bake time: 22 mins

Ingredients

  • Cardamom powder - 1/2 tsp
  • Milk powder - 10 g
  • Custard powder - 10 g
  • All purpose flour/Maida - 200 g
  • Milk - 20 ml + 1/2 cup for brushing
  • Icing sugar - 80 g
  • Butter - 120 g, softened
  • Baking powder - 1/4 tsp
  • Saffron strands/Kesar - 1/2 g, soaked in 1 tbsp warm milk

Method

  1. Cream butter: In a bowl, cream soft butter + icing sugar till fluffy. Add 20ml milk and mix.
  2. Dry mix: Sift flour, custard powder, milk powder, baking powder, cardamom powder together.
  3. Make dough: Add dry mix to butter mix. Add saffron milk. Make soft dough. Don't overmix.
  4. Shape: Roll dough 1/2 inch thick. Cut butterfly + flower shapes. Place on baking tray.
  5. Brush & Bake: Brush with milk. Bake at 160°C for 22 mins till bottom is golden.
  6. Cool & Store: Cool completely. Store in airtight box. Stays fresh 15 days.

Shilpa's Tips:

  • Soak saffron in warm milk 10 mins before for stronger color + aroma
  • Don't overbake - cookies will harden as they cool
  • No oven? Use kadai + salt method on low flame 25-30 mins

Like this recipe? Try my Eggless Chand Cookies next!


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