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Sugar Rimmed Margarita Cookies Recipe

These slice and bake cookies are reminiscent of a margarita. Lime peel, orange extract and sage flavor the cookies. While a tequila glaze completes the cookies, a coating of sanding sugar and kosher salt mimics the salt-rimmed beverage glass.
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Ingredients
  • 2 cups 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® Sage, Rubbed
  • 1/4 cup sanding sugar
  • 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
  • Tequila Glaze (recipe follows)
Directions
PREP
15 mins
COOK
10 mins
1. Mix flour and 1/4 teaspoon salt in medium bowl. Beat butter and granulated sugar in large bowl with electric mixer on medium speed until light and fluffy. Add egg, lime peel, extract and sage; beat until well blended. Gradually beat in flour mixture until well mixed. Divide dough in half. Form each half into a log about 1 1/2 inches in diameter and 9 inches long. Wrap in wax paper.

2. Refrigerate 1 hour or until firm.

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.

4. Bake 12 to 15 minutes or until lightly browned around edges. Cool on baking sheets 1 minute. Remove to wire racks; cool completely. Drizzle Glaze over cooled cookies. Let stand until glaze is set.Tequila Glaze: 1 cup confectioners’ sugar, and 1 tablespoon each water and tequila in small bowl until smooth. (Or omit tequila and use 2 tablespoons water.)

Test Kitchen Tip: Sanding sugar, also know as decorator’s sugar, is a large crystal sugar that will not dissolve when baked. It can be found in the baking aisle of some groceries, housewares and craft stores, and online specialty stores.
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Nutrition (per serving)
Calories: 183 Calories
Fat: 7 Grams
Protein: 2 Grams
Cholesterol: 29 Milligrams
Carbohydrates: 28 Grams
Sodium: 108 Milligrams
Fiber: 0 Grams
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