Eggless custard cookies are a delightful treat that combines the richness of custard with the cookie crumbliness that too without using eggs. The ingredients used in the recipe make a soft, mildly crispy, flavourful eggless cookie with a hint of vanilla and custard flavour. You can also make these cookies without an oven by using stove top, air fryer or microwave method. It is one of the health snack recipes for kids and also best for gifting options during special occasions. These cookies stay good for a week at room temperature when stored in an airtight container.
Preheat oven to 180 degree C / 360 degree F. Line a baking tray with foil or parchment paper. Set this aside till use.
Take ghee, powdered sugar in a bowl and mix well till creamy and fluffy. Add in salt, baking soda and mix well till creamy. Add in plain flour, custard powder and mix gently. The mix will look crumbly. Now add in milk little at a time and make it into a soft dough.
Take a tablespoon measure of the dough. Form small balls from it and arrange it in a baking tray leaving space between them as they will spread. Press it slightly and not too much.
Place the tray in centre rack. Bake it in preheated oven and bake for 10 to 12 minutes. Remove it from oven and let it cool for 5 mins. As they cool it will harden. Now remove the cookies to a cooling rack and let it cool completely.
Store in an air tight container and enjoy with cup of milk.