I have only experienced a tequila shot a few times in my life. The first time, in a gross frat house- the second at a Mexican restaurant on my birthday, with a ridiculous sombrero on my head and people around me singing. Clearly peer pressure was involved on both occasions, and neither were anywhere near enjoyable. I only like tequila in two forms: a tasty margarita or these tasty little cookies. Cinco De Mayo is the perfect excuse to dust off the tequila, zest a few limes and make some liquored up cookies!
Tequila Lime Cookies
- half stick unsalted butter, room temperature
- ¼ cup vegetable shortening (Crisco baking sticks work great!)
- ¼ cup powdered sugar
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon Tequila
- 1 tablespoon Roses lime juice
- ½ teaspoon Triple Sec
- 1 packed and heaping tablespoon fresh lime zest
- 1 cup plus 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- coarse salt for sprinkling
- Tequila-Lime Glaze:
- ¼ cup powdered sugar
- 1 tablespoon Roses lime juice
- 1 tablespoon Tequila
- Preheat oven to 375F. Lightly butter a baking sheet or prepare with parchment paper.
- Add butter and shortening into a mixing bowl and beat until smooth. Beat in sugar. Add Tequila, lime juice, Triple Sec, and lime zest, and beat until combined. Add flour and mix well.
- Form balls from ½ teaspoon of dough and place on 2 inches apart on prepared baking sheet.
- Bake for 8 minutes.
- Meanwhile, make Tequila-Lime Glaze: Combine all ingredients in a small bowl and stir until sugar dissolves.
- Remove cookies from oven and immediately glaze. Cool thoroughly, sprinkle with salt and serve at room temperature.
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Itty bitty melt-in-your-mouth treasures to finish off your Mexican feast!!
Ole!
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