Apas are oblong-shaped
biscuits
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that are topped with
sugar
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. Apas biscuits are a part of
Filipino
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* Something from or related to the Philippines
** Filipino language, standardized variety of 'Tagalog', the national language and one of the official languages of the Philippines.
** Filipinos, people who are citizens of th ...
cuisine
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.
Apa is also the
Tagalog term for wafer, especially
ice cream
Ice cream is a sweetened frozen food typically eaten as a snack or dessert. It may be made from milk or cream and is flavoured with a sweetener, either sugar or an alternative, and a spice, such as cocoa or vanilla, or with fruit such as str ...
cones.
See also
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Lengua de gato
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.
See also
*Cat's tongue co ...
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Utap
''Otap'' (sometimes spelled ''utap'') is an oval-shaped puff pastry cookie from the Philippines, especially common in Cebu where it originated. It usually consists of a combination of flour, shortening, coconut, and sugar. It is similar to the ...
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Broas
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Ladyfinger (biscuit)
Ladyfingers, or in British English sponge fingers (sometimes known by the Italian name or by the French name ) also known in the Haredi Jewish community as baby fingers (due to concerns of modesty), are low-density, dry, egg-based, sweet spong ...
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List of Philippine desserts
This is a list of Filipino desserts. Filipino cuisine consists of the food, preparation methods and eating customs found in the Philippines. The style of cooking and the food associated with it have evolved over many centuries from its Austro ...
References
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Philippine desserts
Biscuits
Philippine breads
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