Ube Lengua De Gato

Ube Lengua De Gato is a delightful twist on the classic Filipino butter cookies we all love. These thin, crispy cookies are infused with the rich, earthy flavor of ube, giving them a unique and colorful spin. Whether you’re a fan of ube or just looking for a fun new take on traditional cookies, this easy-to-make recipe is sure to satisfy your sweet cravings. Perfect for snacking, sharing, or gifting, these ube-flavored treats are as tasty as they are eye-catching!

What is Lengua De Gato?

The name “lengua de gato” translates to “cat’s tongue” in Spanish, which refers to the cookie’s long, thin, and slightly curved shape, resembling a cat’s tongue. These cookies are light and melt-in-your-mouth, making them a favorite snack or treat, often enjoyed with coffee, tea, or as part of gift baskets during holidays and special occasions.

The Best Ube Lengua De Gato Recipe

1 PREHEAT. Preheat your oven to 350F. Line two baking sheets or cookie trays with parchment paper and set aside.

2 BUTTER. In a large bowl using an electric hand mixer or using a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, beat butter on medium-high speed until soft and creamy (4-5 minutes).

3 SUGAR. Add sugar and continue beating until light and fluffy (4-5 minutes). Remember to scrape the bottom and sides of your mixing bowl

4 VANILLA AND EGG WHITES. Add vanilla extract and egg whites and beat until incorporated (4-5 minutes).

5 FLOUR AND SALT. Switch to low speed and gradually add flour and salt until combined.

6 PIPING BAG. Transfer the cookie dough into a piping bag or a Ziploc bag with one of the tips cut to about ½ inch in diameter

7 PIPE. Pipe 3-inch long cookies on your prepared baking pans, allowing about an inch of space around each cookie.

8 BAKE. Bake the lengua de gato for 12-15 minutes or until they’re dry in the middle and starting to turn a light brown on the edges. 

9 COOL. Remove the pans from the oven and allow the cookies to slightly cool in the pan. After a few minutes, slide the parchment paper into a cooling rack to allow the lengua de gato to cool completely. Carefully peel cookies from the parchment paper and enjoy!

Variations

Instead of ube extract, you can try using other flavorings like:

• Vanilla
• Pandan
• Strawberry
• Almond

Hot to Store Ube Lengua De Gato Cookies

Make sure the cookies cool completely before storing. They can be stored in an airtight container on the counter for about a week. Keeping them in an airtight container ensures they don’t go stale or soft sooner.

Pro Tips

• Make sure the butter is all fluffy before adding the egg whites
• Egg whites should be in room temperature
• If the mixture, after adding the egg whites, becomes separated, don’t panic! Put half of the mixture in a microwavable bowl and microwave for 20 seconds. Add it back to the main bowl and mix again. Keep doing this until your mixture comes together.
• The key to baking evenly is piping evenly sized cookie dough on your pan. You don’t have to measure each one; just do your best to make each cookie roughly the same size

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