Lengua De Gato

Dictionary.reference.com explains Lengua (noun) as (1) a member of a group of Indian people living in the Gran Chaco area of Paraguay; and (2) any of several languages spoken by these people. Wikipedia explains it as Beef Tounge or particularly food. When we search for the whole phrase Lengua De Gato we will be directed to different results with almost the same meaning – Cat’s Tongue cookie.

Lengua De Gato is a Spanish phrase which means Cat’s Tongue. It is perhaps named as such because of its shape which is similar to the tongue of a cat. This is made as thin, long, and sweet cookie. In the Philippines, we can find similar items in pastry stores more so in Pasalubong shops, particularly in Baguio city.

My Version :)

Ingredients:
- ½ cup softened butter
- ½ cup white sugar
- 2 egg whites
- ¼ tsp salt
- ½ tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup all purpose flour

You will need:
- baking tray

- piping bag
- wax paperProcedure:- preheat oven to 375o F
- cream the butter using electric mixer
- add sugar and mix for two (2) minutes
- add the egg whites and mix for four (4) minutes
- add salt and vanilla extract
- gradually add the flour, mix for three (3) minutes
- place the mixture in the piping bag using a round tip
- place a wax paper on a baking tray, squeeze each piece of about 3 inches in length
- bake for 9-10 minutes
- remove from the oven, cool down, and serve!

This can be an alternative to commercialize biscuits and snacks. Good for snack time or in between heavy meals, better with coffee.

Credits: www.panlasangpinoy.com for the recipe