WATCH: How to Make Lengua de Gato
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Lengua de gato are thin, snappy, Filipino butter cookies that are perfect for snacking. Pair with a cup of coffee for the ultimate treat!
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Remember to pipe these cookies as thinly as possible by applying light, even pressure on the piping bag. We used a simple piping bag and snipped the corner to make 1-inch wide cookies. Once they go into the oven, keep an eye on them because they bake pretty quickly, too. Happy baking!
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Lengua de Gato Recipe
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Baking Time 10 minutes
Makes around 100 cookies 3-by-1-inch cookies
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1 stick salted butter, softened
¾ cup powdered sugar, siftedÂ
2 egg whites from 2 medium eggs
½ tsp vanilla extract
¾ cup plus 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour, sifted
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1
Preheat the oven to 375°F. With a stand mixer or hand-held blender, blend the salted butter and powdered sugar on medium speed until the mixture is light and fluffy, around 3 minutes.
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2
Add the egg whites and vanilla and mix on medium speed until the mixture is combined.
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3
Add the flour and mix on low speed until the batter is smooth and uniform. Fill a piping bag with the batter and snip the corner to make a 1-inch opening.
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4
Pipe thin layers, around 3 inches in length, onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Bake for 10 minutes or until the edges turn golden brown and the cookies are crisp.
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