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Margarita Cookies With Salty Sweet Tequila Glaze
5 from 42 votes

Margarita Cookies With Salty Sweet Tequila Glaze

These Margarita Cookies combine a tender, buttery cookie base with bright lime peel and orange extract flavors, rolled in a sparkling sugar and salt coating. After baking to a light golden edge, a drizzle of tequila-infused glaze adds a salty-sweet finish. The combination of citrus notes, sweet-and-salty contrast, and a crisp exterior with a soft interior makes these cookies a unique treat for gatherings or special occasions.

Servings: 24 Cookies
Course: Baked Goods

Ingredients

Cookies:
  • 2 cups flour
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 3/4 cup butter softened
  • green food coloring optional - I used six drops McCormick Neon Green & 2 Drops McCormick Green
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 egg
  • 1 tablespoon lime peel finely grated
  • 1 teaspoon orange extract McCormick® brand, pure
  • 1/2 cup sanding sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
Tequila Glaze:
  • 1 cup confectioners’ sugar
  • 1 tablespoon water
  • 1 tablespoon tequila

Instructions

Cookies:
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  1. 1. Mix flour and 1/4 teaspoon salt in medium bowl. Set aside. Beat butter and granulated sugar in large bowl with electric mixer on medium speed until light and fluffy. Add egg, lime peel, extract and food coloring if using; mix well. Gradually beat in flour mixture on low speed until well mixed. Divide dough in half. Form each half into a log about 9 inches long and 1 1/2 inches in diameter. Wrap in wax paper.
  2. 2. Refrigerate 1 hour or until firm.
  3. 3. Preheat oven 350°F. Mix sanding sugar and kosher salt. Roll each cold dough log in mixture to coat evenly. Cut dough into 1/4-inch thick slices. Place on ungreased baking sheets. If desired sprinkle a bit of additional sugar and salt mixture on tops.
  4. 4. Bake 12 to 15 minutes or until lightly browned around edges. Cool on baking sheets 1 minute. Remove to wire racks; cool completely.
  5. 5. Drizzle Glaze over cooled cookies. If desired sprinkle lightly with salt/sugar mixture. Let stand until glaze is set.
Tequila Glaze:
  1. Mix 1 cup confectioners’ sugar, and 1 tablespoon each water and tequila in small bowl until smooth. (Or omit tequila and use 2 tablespoons water.)