Margarita Slices Recipe

Name: Margarita Slices
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: ½ cup butter, softened (no substitutes); ½ cup granulated sugar; ⅛ teaspoon baking soda; 4 teaspoons tequila; 2 teaspoons orange liqueur; ½ teaspoon vanilla; 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour; ¾ cup finely chopped walnuts; 1 tablespoon finely shredded lime peel; 3 drops green food coloring; green coarse decorator sugar

Servings: persons

½ cup butter, softened (no substitutes)
½ cup granulated sugar
⅛ teaspoon baking soda
4 teaspoons tequila
2 teaspoons orange liqueur
½ teaspoon vanilla
1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
¾ cup finely chopped walnuts
1 tablespoon finely shredded lime peel
3 drops green food coloring
green coarse decorator sugar

1
Beat butter in a mixing bowl with an electric mixer on medium to high speed for 30 seconds.
2
Add granulated sugar and baking soda; beat until combined.
3
Beat in tequila, liqueur, and vanilla.
4
Beat in as much of the flour as you can with the mixer.
5
Stir in remaining flour, walnuts, and lime peel with a wooden spoon.
6
Stir in food coloring to make desired color.
7
Shape dough into a 6-inch-long log.
8
Roll log in coarse sugar.
9
Wrap in plastic wrap or waxed paper, and chill for 4 hours or until firm.
10
Cut dough into 1/4-inch-thick slices; cut each slice in half crosswise.
11
Place slices 1 inch apart on an ungreased cookie sheet.
12
Bake for 8 to 10 minutes or until edges are lightly browned.
13
Transfer cookies to wire racks and cool.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: ½ cup butter, softened (no substitutes), ½ cup granulated sugar, ⅛ teaspoon baking soda, 4 teaspoons tequila, and more.

Yes, Margarita Slices falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Margarita Slices

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