Camachile cookie
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| Alternative names | quinamunsil, kinamunsil, kamatsile cookies, kamatsili cookies, kamachili cookies, camachile baby fingers, camachile finger cookies |
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| Type | Cookie |
| Place of origin | Philippines |
Camachile cookies, also known as quinamunsil, are
camachile tree (Pithecellobium dulce). They are traditionally eaten with hot drinks for breakfast or merienda
.
Etymology
The names of the cookies come from the tree Visayan languages.[1]
Description
Camachile cookies are a variation of the larger
broas and lengua de gato (Filipino ladyfingers). It is made from flour, eggs, baking powder, baking soda, sugar, salt, butter (or margarine), vanilla, and milk. The cookie has a distinctive lobed and elongated shape.[2][3][4]
See also
- Broas
- Christmas cookie
- List of cookies
- Paciencia (cookie)
- Roscas
- Rosquillo
References
- ISBN 9786214200870.
- ^ "Camachile Cookies". Lutong Pinoy Food Recipe. Retrieved March 28, 2019.
- ^ "Camachile Cookies". Kawaling Pinoy Tasty Recipes. Retrieved March 28, 2019.
- ^ "Camachile Cookies". Knack4Snacks. June 9, 2012. Retrieved March 28, 2019.
