DIY: Baking O-Cakes Inspired Cookies at Home

In the world of baking, making your own cookies at home is certainly unique. It not only fills your room with exciting Flavors, but it also lets you customize your goodies exactly how you want them. Today, let's go on a pleasant journey to make three beautiful eggless cookies inspired by the Flavors of O-Cakes: cashew butter, rose pistachio, and Osmania. These 100% vegetarian treats will undoubtedly excite your taste buds and leave you seeking more.

1. Cashew Butter Cookies:

Ingredients:

• 1 cup all-purpose flour
  
• ½ cup cashew butter
• ½ cup powdered sugar
• ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
• A pinch of salt

Instructions: 

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F/175°C and line a baking sheet with a paper towel.
2. In a mixing dish, combine the cashew butter and powdered sugar until smooth.
3. Add the vanilla essence and salt, and stir thoroughly.
4. Gradually add the flour to the mixture until a dough forms.
5. Roll the dough into small balls and set them on the prepared baking pan.
6. Using a fork, gently press down on each ball to form a crisscross.
7. Bake for 10–12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly brown.
8. Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before moving them to a wire rack to finish cooling.

2. Rose Pistachio Cookies:

Ingredients:

• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
• ½ cup powdered sugar
• 1 tablespoon rose water.
• ¼ cup chopped pistachios
• A pinch of salt
• A few drops of pink food colouring (optional)

Instructions:

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F/175°C and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. In a mixing dish, combine the softened butter and powdered sugar until light and fluffy.
3. Mix in the rose water and pink food colouring (if using) until thoroughly mixed.
4. Gradually whisk in the flour and salt until a dough forms.
5. Fold the crushed walnuts lightly into the dough.
6. Roll the dough into small balls and set them on the prepared baking pan.
7. Flatten each ball slightly with your palm.
8. Bake for 12–15 minutes, or until the edges are lightly brown.
9. Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before moving them to a wire rack to finish cooling.

3. Osmania Cookies:

Ingredients:

• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• ½ cup powdered sugar
• ½ cup ghee (clarified butter)
• ¼ teaspoon cardamom powder
• 1 tablespoon milk
• A pinch of saffron strands
• Chopped almonds for garnish.

Instructions:

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F/175°C and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. In a mixing dish, blend the ghee and powdered sugar until smooth.
3. Mix in the cardamom powder and the soaked saffron threads in milk.
4. Gradually incorporate the flour into the mixture, stirring until a soft dough forms.
5. Divide the dough into little balls, then flatten them gently with your palms.
6. Place the cookies on the prepared baking sheet and top with chopped almonds.
7. Bake for 15–18 minutes, or until the cookies are lightly brown.
8. Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before moving them to a wire rack to finish cooling.

Baking these homemade eggless O-Cakes-inspired cookies not only adds warmth and sweetness to your house, but it also allows you to indulge in complete vegetarian bliss. Whether you enjoy the nutty goodness of Cashew Butter, the delicate smell of Rose Pistachio, or the rich flavour of Osmania, these cookies will satisfy your demands. So, why wait? Put on your apron and start this wonderful baking adventure today!