Quick Recipe Overview

If you’re looking for a light and crispy cookie that pairs perfectly with coffee or tea, Langue de Chat cookies are a wonderful choice. This classic French butter cookie recipe uses simple ingredients and straightforward steps, making it ideal for home bakers of all levels. With their thin shape and delicate texture, these cookies are perfect for afternoon tea, gift boxes, or everyday snacking.

Langue de Cha

Light, crisp, and delicately buttery, Langue de Chat cookies are a classic French-style butter cookie known for their thin shape and irresistible crunch. Made with just a few simple ingredients, these cookies bake quickly and are perfect for pairing with coffee or tea. Whether enjoyed as an afternoon treat or a light dessert, they’re easy to make and wonderfully satisfying.

Servings 4 people

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 8

Total Time 20

Equipment

Wilton #10 piping tip (about 6 mm opening)

Ingredients

40 g egg white
40 g Cake flour
40 g unsalted butter, melted
40 g granulated sugar
1/2 tsp vanilla extract
1/8 tsp salt

Instructions

Make sure the butter is fully softened, then beat it until smooth.
Add half of the sugar (about 20 g) and mix well. Add the remaining sugar and continue mixing. Mixing the sugar in batches makes it easier to combine evenly.
Add 1/8 tsp salt and 1/2 tsp vanilla extract, then mix until well combined.
Add 40 g egg white and mix until smooth.
Add 40 g cake flour and mix until fully incorporated. The cookie batter is now ready
Prepare a piping bag fitted with a piping tip. If you don’t have one, a small zip-top plastic bag works as a substitute. Transfer the batter into the bag.
Pipe the batter onto a lined baking tray, forming strips about 5 cm (2 inches) long. Leave space between each strip, as the batter will spread during baking and this helps prevent sticking.
Bake in a preheated oven at 170°C (340°F) for about 8 minutes. Since every oven is different, keep an eye on the cookies to avoid over-browning.
Once baked, immediately transfer the cookies to a cooling rack. Lay them flat and avoid overlapping as they cool.
After cooling, the golden and crispy Langue de Chat cookies are ready to enjoy.

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Course: Cookie

Cuisine: French

Keyword: baking with egg whites, Homemade Cookies, French Cookies, Egg White Recipes, Langues de Chat, Cat’s Tongue Cookies, Teatime, Afternoon tea

Cooking & Storage Tips

The Piping Bag Hack: For a hassle-free experience, place your piping bag (or sandwich bag) into a tall glass or cup before filling. This stabilizes the bag, allowing you to use both hands to scoop the batter in.
Spacing is Key: These cookies spread quite a bit. To prevent them from merging into one giant sheet, ensure at least a 3cm gap between the strips.
Airtight Storage: To maintain their signature “snap,” store the cooled cookies in an airtight container immediately. These biscuits are highly sensitive to humidity and will soften if left in the open air.
Watch the Edges: The hallmark of a perfect Langue de Chat is the “golden halo.” When the edges turn brown while the center stays light, they are perfectly done!
Don’t Over-mix: After adding the flour, mix only until combined.

Tools & equipment you may need

Oven

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