Italian Lingue di Gatto (Flat Cookies)

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  • Prep Time

    15 mins

  • Cook Time

    10 mins

  • Total Time

    25 mins

  • Servings

    22 cookies

  • Calories

    35 kcal

  • Course

    Dessert

  • Cuisine

    Italian

Italian Lingue di Gatto (Flat Cookies)

Lingue di Gatto or Cat's Tongue a delicious buttery crunchy Italian cookie, perfect with a dish of ice cream or a cup of coffee or tea.

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Ingredients

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  • Tablespoons butter softened
  • 6⅔ Tablespoons powdered sugar
  • 2 small egg white, room temperature
  • ½ teaspoon vanilla
  • Tablespoons all-purpose flour at least 11% protein

Instructions

  1. Pre-heat oven to 350F (180C) Line 2 cookie sheets with parchment paper.
  2. In a large bowl beat the butter and sugar for approximately 5 minutes, until creamy.
  3. Beat in the egg whites half at a time, then beat for 20-30 seconds. You don’t want to whip the whites until stiff. Add in the vanilla and flour beat for 30 seconds.
  4. Add the batter to a pastry bag with a 2a round tip, pipe out 3 inch (8 cm) long strips approximately 2 inches (5cm) apart on the prepared cookie sheets.
  5. Bake for 10 minutes until they start to turn golden around the edges. Let cool on the cookie sheet for approximately 10 minutes, then move to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

  • It is best to use a scale to make these cookies although I did calculate the imperial measurements (more or less) if you want to try it out. But I cannot guarantee that they will bake up as they should, they may spread too much. 
  • Store the complete cooled cookies in an airtight container, they will keep for up to a week at room temperature, or 2 weeks in the fridge. They can also be frozen in a freezer safe container or bag for up to 1-2 months.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 35kcal (2%) Carbohydrates 4g (1%) Protein 1g (2%) Fat 2g (3%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) Polyunsaturated Fat 1g (6%) Monounsaturated Fat 1g (5%) Trans Fat 1g (50%) Cholesterol 5mg (2%) Sodium 18mg (1%) Potassium 7mg (0%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 2g (4%) Vitamin A 57IU (1%) Calcium 1mg (0%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 22cookies

Amount Per Serving

Calories 35 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 35kcal 2%
Carbohydrates 4g 1%
Protein 1g 2%
Fat 2g 3%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g 6%
Monounsaturated Fat 1g 5%
Trans Fat 1g 50%
Cholesterol 5mg 2%
Sodium 18mg 1%
Potassium 7mg 0%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 2g 4%
Vitamin A 57IU 1%
Calcium 1mg 0%
Iron 1mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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