Lengua de gato

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Lengua de gato
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Type Cookie
Place of origin Philippines

Lenguas de gato are Filipino butter cookies. They are made from butter, flours, sugar, eggs, and milk. Their name means "cat's tongue" in Spanish, after their characteristic oval shape. They are very thin and crunchy. [1] [2] [3] [4] [5]

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