Lengua de Gato
Lengua de Gato is a crisp Filipino butter cookie, perfect with coffee or tea. Made with butter, sugar, egg whites, and flour, it’s a simple, sweet treat!
Servings: -16 crackers
Calories: 147kcal
Ingredients
- ½ cup salted butter use good-quality butter, slightly cold
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2 egg whites
- 1 cup cake flour
Instructions
Preheat the Oven:
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
Cream the Butter and Sugar:
- In a mixing bowl, cream the slightly cold butter and powdered sugar together until the mixture is light and fluffy. This step is crucial for creating a delicate texture.
Add Egg Whites:
- Gradually add the egg whites to the creamed mixture. Continue beating until the batter is smooth and fully combined.
Incorporate the Flour:
- Slowly add the cake flour and mix until just incorporated. Be careful not to overmix, as this can affect the final texture.
Prepare for Piping:
- Transfer the batter to a piping bag fitted with a piping tip. Hold the piping bag at a 45-degree angle and use the "Push and Pull" technique: push the batter to create a 2-3 inch strip, then pull upward to cut the batter.
Pipe and Bake:
- Repeat the process with the remaining batter, spacing the strips evenly on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 12 minutes, or until the edges turn golden brown.
Cool and Serve:
- Remove the lengua de gato from the oven and let them cool completely on a wire rack before serving.
Serving: 1crackerCalories: 147kcalCarbohydrates: 18gProtein: 2gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.4gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gTrans Fat: 0.3gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 70mgPotassium: 21mgFiber: 0.3gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 237IUCalcium: 4mgIron: 0.1mg
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