Sugar Rimmed Margarita Cookies

Sugar Rimmed Margarita Cookies
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These cookies are reminiscent of a margarita. This recipe uses orange extract, grated lime peel and sage as well as a sugar tequila glaze.Recipe courtesy of McCormick
Prep Time
15
minutes
Cook Time
12
minutes
Servings
20
servings
Sugar Rimmed Margarita Cookies
Total time: 27 minutes
Ingredients
  • 2 cup flour
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 3/4 cup (1 1/2 sticks) butter, softened
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 egg
  • 1 tablespoon finely grated lime peel
  • 1 teaspoon mccormick® pure orange extract
  • 1 teaspoon mccormick® rubbed sage
  • 1/4 cup sanding sugar
  • 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1 cup confectioners’ sugar
  • 1 tablespoon water
  • 1 tablespoon tequila
Directions
  1. For the cookies, mix flour and 1/4 teaspoon salt in a medium bowl.
  2. Set aside.
  3. Beat butter and granulated sugar in a large bowl with electric mixer on medium speed until light and fluffy.
  4. Add egg, lime peel, extract and sage; mix well.
  5. Gradually beat in flour mixture on low speed until well mixed.
  6. Divide dough in half.
  7. Form each half into a log about 9 inches long and 1 1/2 inches in diameter.
  8. Wrap in wax paper.
  9. Refrigerate 1 hour or until firm.
  10. Preheat oven to 350°F.
  11. Mix sanding sugar and kosher salt.
  12. Roll each cold dough log in the mixture to coat evenly.
  13. Cut dough into 1/4-inch thick slices.
  14. Place on ungreased baking sheets.
  15. Bake 12 to 15 minutes or until lightly browned around edges.
  16. Cool on baking sheets for 1 minute.
  17. Remove to wire racks; cool completely.
  18. For the tequila glaze, mix confectioners’ sugar, water and tequila in a small bowl until smooth. (Or omit tequila and use 2 tablespoons water.)
  19. Drizzle glaze over cooled cookies.
  20. Let stand until glaze is set.
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