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Home » Desserts » Cookies & Bars » Lingue di Gatto

Lingue di Gatto

Last Updated June 28, 2019. Published July 11, 2015 By Rosemary 9 Comments

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I haven’t made a recipe with the title written only in Italian since I first started this food blog, so why am I doing it now? Well because the translation to English is not the prettiest! Cat tongues, see what I mean?

And why you ask would a cookie ever be called Cat Tongues/Lingue di Gatto? Because it has the shape and the top of the cookie has that rough surface just like a cat’s tongue.

Oh but don’t let that fool you, they are super delicious, buttery, crunchy and yes I just ate four while I was writing this post.

Lingue di Gatto or Cat's Tongue are a delicious buttery crunchy Italian cookie, the perfect companion to a dish of ice cream or a cup of coffee or tea/anitalianinmykitchen.com

Every bakery I have been into they always have Lingue di Gatto and lots of them. This is one of the simplest and easiest cookies to make.

The perfect coffee/tea cookie, the perfect last-minute guests-are-coming-cookies to serve with a dish of ice cream.

Lingue di Gatto or Cat's Tongue are a delicious buttery crunchy Italian cookie, the perfect companion to a dish of ice cream or a cup of coffee or tea/anitalianinmykitchen.comLingue di Gatto or Cat's Tongue are a delicious buttery crunchy Italian cookie, the perfect companion to a dish of ice cream or a cup of coffee or tea/anitalianinmykitchen.com

Lingue di Gatto are a five ingredient one bowl cookie recipe. Trust me I am the saddest person with a pastry bag and as you can see they came out fine!

I prefer to line cookie sheets with parchment paper rather than lightly grease the sheets.

Lingue di Gatto or Cat's Tongue are a delicious buttery crunchy Italian cookie, the perfect companion to a dish of ice cream or a cup of coffee or tea/anitalianinmykitchen.com

Let them bake in a moderate oven for approximately 10 minutes, or until golden. Eat them as they are or if you feel like snazzing them up a bit, dip in melted chocolate. Enjoy!

Lingue di Gatto or Cat's Tongue are a delicious buttery crunchy Italian cookie, the perfect companion to a dish of ice cream or a cup of coffee or tea/anitalianinmykitchen.com

Lingue di Gatto or Cat's Tongue are a delicious buttery crunchy Italian cookie, the perfect companion to a dish of ice cream or a cup of coffee or tea/anitalianinmykitchen.com
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Lingue di Gatto

Lingue di Gatto or Cat's Tongue a delicious buttery crunchy Italian cookie, perfect with a dish of ice cream or a cup of coffee or tea.
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Course Dessert
Cuisine Italian
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings 25 cookies
Calories 66kcal
Author Rosemary Molloy

Ingredients

  • 8 tablespoons butter softened 112 grams
  • 3/4 cup powdered sugar 85 grams
  • 3 large egg whites room temperature
  • 1 cup flour 120 grams
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla 5 grams

Instructions

  • Pre-heat oven to 375° (190° celisus) Line 2 or 3 cookie sheets with parchment paper.
  • In a medium bowl beat butter, sugar and vanilla until creamy. Gradually add flour and continue beating, add egg whites one at a time and beat until smooth and creamy. (should resemble cake frosting).
  • Fill a pastry bag (1/2 inch tip) and pipe out 3 inch (8 centimeter) long strips approximately 1 inch (2 1/2 centimeters) apart.
  • Bake for approximately 10-12 minutes or until lightly golden. Let cool completely. Dip in melted chocolate if desired. Enjoy!

Nutrition

Calories: 66kcal | Carbohydrates: 7g | Fat: 3g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 9mg | Sodium: 38mg | Potassium: 11mg | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 110IU | Calcium: 2mg | Iron: 0.2mg
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Lingue di Gatto or Cat's Tongue are a delicious buttery crunchy Italian cookie, the perfect companion to a dish of ice cream or a cup of coffee or tea/anitalianinmykitchen.com

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    1. Emmanuelle from Paris (France) says

      October 21, 2015 at 9:21 pm

      Thanks for this recipe of what we call in France : ‘langue de chat’.
      Just wondering, don’t you need to add some salt to the recipe?
      It is always a great hit at home with ‘mousse au chocolat’ or ‘salade de fruits’.
      Merci.

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      • Rosemary says

        October 21, 2015 at 9:32 pm

        Hi Emmanuelle, thanks, I received this recipe from a friend and I double checked but no it doesn’t call for salt. Does the French recipe call for salt? Lucky you Paris is beautiful!

        Reply
    2. [email protected] says

      July 25, 2015 at 7:30 pm

      I studied a year of Italian in college (plus speaking Spanish gives me an advantage) so I understood the title but I was confused about what you were serving, lol. Now I get it ? These cookies definitely look great with ice cream and something easy to make with my kids and their cousins- I’m hosting weekly sleepovers and they always want to make cookies! I promised them we’d make your Frappes next 🙂

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      • Rosemary says

        July 27, 2015 at 10:29 pm

        Hi Veronica, hope you had a fun sleepover, and enjoy the Frappe.

        Reply
    3. Nicole Simmons (@Notimefordiy) says

      July 16, 2015 at 4:16 am

      5 stars
      Mmmm, I would like to be enjoying these with a cup of coffee right now! They look like homemade, tastier versions of MIlano cookies! Thanks for sharing with us at the #HomeMattersParty this week! Hope to see you again Friday!

      Reply
    4. Ann says

      July 11, 2015 at 7:39 pm

      Thank you for another great recipe. I’ve never heard of this cookie but am definitely going to make it. Have a great weekend.

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      • Rosemary says

        July 12, 2015 at 8:06 pm

        Hi Ann, thanks Ann, let me know how you like them, have a great Sunday!

        Reply
    5. Marisa Franca @ All Our Way says

      July 11, 2015 at 4:35 pm

      Well, this is a cookie I’ve never tasted — looks like I have to make it. Italian recipes are not only delicious but have colorful titles. How about Brutti ma Buoni?– Ugly but Good. And there is Saltimbocca — jump in your mouth. Tiramisu etc. I think it’s a good idea that you keep the original title. Have a great weekend.

      Reply
      • Rosemary says

        July 12, 2015 at 8:07 pm

        Hi Marisa, thanks, yes this is a great little cookie, let me know how you like them. Have a great Sunday.

        Reply

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