Margarita Cookies
Description
Homemade treats for tea. These cookies are inspired by the famous "Margarita" cocktail. This recipe yields about 50 cookies. Serve with tea or coffee.
Instructions
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Step 1
1. Place the butter in a bowl and beat at medium speed until smooth. Add sifted powdered sugar and beat again. Add 1 egg yolk, then salt, tequila, lime zest, and orange zest, and beat. Reduce the mixer speed and gradually add flour, beating until smooth. Divide the resulting dough in half, wrap each piece in plastic wrap, and refrigerate for about 30 minutes. On a floured surface, roll each piece of dough into a rectangle about 2.5–3 cm thick. Wrap the rectangles in plastic wrap and refrigerate for 2 hours. The dough can be tightly wrapped and stored chilled for up to 3 days or frozen for up to 1 month. Preheat the oven to 175°C. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper. Prepare the sugar topping. Beat the remaining egg yolk in a small bowl. Mix confectioners' sugar and sea salt, then pour the mixture onto a sheet of wax paper. Remove the dough from the refrigerator, unwrap it, and lightly brush with the egg yolk. Roll in the sugar and salt mixture.
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Step 2
2. Then slice with a sharp knife into slices about 7 mm thick. Place the cookies on a baking sheet, leaving 1.5 cm of space between them. Bake the cookies for 12 to 14 minutes. Transfer to a wire rack and let cool to room temperature.
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Step 3
3. Store the cookies in an airtight container for about 5 days at room temperature.