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Lengua de Gato

You can make this classic Filipino butter cookie, Lengua de Gato using 6 simple ingredients only- flour, egg whites, butter, vanilla extract sugar, and salt. Don't be fooled by its unassuming appearance, for these thin and crisp cookies have a buttery and mildly sweet taste that you simply won't get enough of!

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
35 mins
Servings: 40 cookies
Calories: 44 kcal
Course: Snacks
Cuisine: Asian , Filipino , Spanish

Ingredients

  • ½ cup butter softened
  • ½ cup white sugar
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • 2 egg whites
  • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup cake flour sifted

Instructions

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  1. Preheat oven to 160°C.
  2. Cream the butter, salt and sugar using electric mixer. Continue mixing for about 2 minutes or until light and fluffy.
  3. While mixing, gradually add the egg whites followed by vanilla extract. Mix for a minute at medium-low speed
  4. Turn speed to low and gradually add the flour while continuously mixing. Continue to mix until the ingredients are well incorporated and the batter becomes smooth.
  5. Get a piping bag with a star or round tip (#21) or just cut the tip of the bag to make a hole. Spoon the mixture into the piping bag.
  6. On a baking tray lined with parchment paper or silicon mat, pipe round, thin strips of batter about 3-inches long per piece. Space them out about 2 inch apart so they have space to spread while baking.
  7. Bake for 10-12 minutes or until edges start to turn golden.
  8. Remove from the oven and loosen cookies from the trays while still warm. When completely cool, pack them in airtight containers.

Nutrition Information

Calories 44kcal (2%) Carbohydrates 5g (2%) Protein 1g (2%) Fat 2g (3%) Saturated Fat 2g (10%) Trans Fat 1g Cholesterol 6mg (2%) Sodium 36mg (2%) Potassium 4mg (0%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 3g (6%) Vitamin A 75IU (2%) Calcium 1mg (0%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 40cookies

Amount Per Serving

Calories 44

% Daily Value*

Calories 44kcal 2%
Carbohydrates 5g 2%
Protein 1g 2%
Fat 2g 3%
Saturated Fat 2g 10%
Trans Fat 1g 50%
Cholesterol 6mg 2%
Sodium 36mg 2%
Potassium 4mg 0%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 3g 6%
Vitamin A 75IU 2%
Calcium 1mg 0%
Iron 1mg 6%

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