Lenguas De Gato (Cat’s Tongue)

May 23, 2023May 23, 20230 9

Buttery and crisp Filipino Lenguas De Gato (Cat's Tongue) cookies

by The Chefin Dessert

Prep

15 min

Cook

10-12 min

Ready In

27-29 min

Level

Easy

Rating

Ingredients

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

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Lenguas De Gato (Cat's Tongue) is a traditional Filipino cookie made from a simple butter and egg white batter. The name 'cat's tongue' comes from the long, thin and pointed shape of the cookies that resemble a cat's tongue. They are popular as a midday snack or as a sweet treat to go with tea or coffee. These cookies are light, buttery, and crisp, making them a crowd pleaser for all ages. They are easy to make and require only a few simple ingredients, making them an ideal recipe for novice bakers.

Instructions

1.	Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
2.	In a large bowl, cream together butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
3.	Beat in egg white and vanilla.
4.	Sift flour and salt into the butter mixture and blend well until combined.
5.	Using a piping bag with a star tip, pipe the dough onto parchment-lined baking sheets into long sausage shapes.
6.	Bake for 10-12 minutes or until edges are lightly golden.
7.	Let cool on baking sheet for 2-3 minutes before transferring to a cooling rack to cool completely.

PROS

These cookies are light, crisp, and buttery – perfect as a midday snack or as a sweet treat to go with tea or coffee.

The recipe is easy to follow and requires only a few simple ingredients.

CONS

These cookies are high in calories and fat, so they should be eaten in moderation as part of a balanced diet.

They are also quite fragile, so care must be taken when handling them.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

These cookies are not particularly healthy, but can be enjoyed as an occasional treat in moderation.
They are free from artificial preservatives or additives and are egg-based, which provides protein.

	1/2 cup butter or 1/2 cup margarine
	2/3 cup sugar
	1/4 cup egg white
	1 1/3 cups flour
	1 teaspoon vanilla
	1/4 teaspoon salt