Best 2 Salted Margarita Cookies Recipes

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Indulge in a culinary journey with our delectable Salted Margarita Cookies, transporting you to the vibrant flavors of a classic cocktail. These cookies perfectly capture the essence of a margarita, blending sweet, sour, and salty notes with a hint of tequila.

Discover variations of this delightful treat, including the classic Salted Margarita Cookies, the zesty Lime Margarita Cookies, and the indulgent Chocolate Margarita Cookies. Each recipe offers a unique twist on this classic flavor combination, using fresh ingredients and simple techniques to create extraordinary homemade cookies.

Prepare to tantalize your taste buds with the tangy Margarita Thumbprint Cookies, filled with a luscious lime curd. Experience the delightful combination of flavors in the Margarita Sugar Cookies, adorned with a sweet and tangy glaze. And for a touch of elegance, try the Margarita Linzer Cookies, filled with a zesty margarita jam.

From the classic to the creative, our collection of Salted Margarita Cookies recipes caters to every palate. Embark on a culinary adventure and create these mouthwatering cookies that are perfect for any occasion.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

SALTED MARGARITA BARS



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This edible cocktail is an ideal party dessert, mingling all the fun of a margarita - and its salted rim - with the efficiency of a slab pie. Key lime pie's boozier, saltier cousin, it comes together quickly and maintains its consistency when frozen, making it a great make-ahead treat for a barbecue or a trip to the beach. Any tequila will work, but blanco is preferred for its milder taste. Don't make the curd more than 10 minutes in advance, as the lime juice will start to thicken it, which could affect the bake.

Provided by Vaughn Vreeland

Categories     snack, cookies and bars, dessert

Time 2h45m

Yield 16 bars

Number Of Ingredients 11

1/2 cup/113 grams unsalted butter (1 stick), melted, plus more for greasing the pan
About 40 saltine crackers (from one 4-ounce/113-gram sleeve)
1 tablespoon granulated sugar
1 teaspoon kosher salt
2 teaspoons lime zest plus 1/2 cup juice (from about 4 limes)
1/4 cup tequila (preferably blanco)
2 tablespoons orange liqueur, such as Grand Marnier
Pinch of kosher salt
5 large egg yolks
1 (14-ounce) can sweetened condensed milk
Flaky salt, for finishing

Steps:

  • Heat the oven to 350 degrees. Lightly grease a 9-inch square baking pan with butter (or use the wrapper from your stick of butter). Line the buttered pan with parchment, leaving an overhang on two sides. (This will help you pull the bars out of the pan easily.)
  • Prepare the crust: In a food processor, pulse the saltines until ground like coarse sand. (Alternatively, place them in a zip-top bag and use a rolling pin to crush them.) It's OK if there are a few larger pieces. Add the melted butter, sugar and salt, and pulse a few more times until all the crumbs are evenly saturated (or mix to combine in a medium bowl). Pour the mixture into the lined pan, press into an even layer and freeze for about 15 minutes.
  • After the crust has chilled, bake it until fragrant and golden brown, about 15 to 18 minutes.
  • While the crust cools, make the filling: In a liquid measuring cup or small bowl, combine the lime zest, lime juice, tequila, orange liqueur and salt.
  • In a medium bowl, whisk together the yolks and sweetened condensed milk. Add the tequila-lime mixture to the yolk mixture, whisk to combine, then pour into the prepared crust. (It's OK if the crust is not yet completely cool.) You may be tempted to prepare the curd earlier, but don't do so more than 10 minutes before baking, as the lime juice will start to thicken it, which could affect the bake.
  • Bake 15 to 17 minutes until the curd is set around the edges and slightly jiggly in the center.
  • Transfer to a rack to cool slightly, then freeze for at least 2 hours.
  • After freezing, remove the bars from the pan using the parchment paper overhang and transfer to a cutting board. Sprinkle with flaky salt, cut into 16 bars and serve right away. Store leftovers in the freezer. Cheers!

MARGARITA COOKIES



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This comes from the cookbook "1 Dough, 100 Cookies" by Linda Doeser and has become one of my favorites. It is a fairly basic recipe but the frosting really brings it to a whole new level. I used regular sugar instead of superfine sugar and Sauza tequila (not a white variety) that I happened to have in my pantry. I am not a tequila connoisseur but this seemed to work out just fine. Enjoy!

Provided by Delightful Girl

Categories     Dessert

Time 25m

Yield 30 cookies

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 cup butter, softened
3/4 cup superfine sugar
1 lime rind, finely grated
1 egg yolk, lightly beaten
2 teaspoons orange liqueur or 1 teaspoon orange extract
2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 pinch salt
1 1/4 cups confectioners' sugar
2 tablespoons white tequila

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Line 2 cookie sheets with baking parchment.
  • Put the butter, sugar, and lime rind into a bowl and mix well with a wooden spoon, then beat in the egg yolk and orange liqueur or orange extract.
  • Sift together the flour and a pinch of salt into the mixture and stir until thoroughly combined.
  • Scoop up tablespoons of the dough and put them on the prepared cookie sheets, then flatten gently. Bake for 10-15 minutes, until light golden brown.
  • Let cool on the cookie sheets for 5-10 minutes, then using a metal spatula, carefully transfer to wire racks to cool completely.
  • Sift the confectioners' sugar into a bowl and stir in sufficient tequila to give the mixture the consistency of thick cream.
  • With the cookies still on the racks, drizzle the frosting over them with a teaspoon. Let set.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 132.6, Fat 6.4, SaturatedFat 4, Cholesterol 22.6, Sodium 49.2, Carbohydrate 17.9, Fiber 0.3, Sugar 9.9, Protein 1.2

Tips:

  • Use high-quality tequila for the best flavor.
  • Make sure the butter is softened to room temperature before creaming it with the sugar.
  • Chill the cookie dough for at least 30 minutes before baking to prevent the cookies from spreading too much.
  • Bake the cookies until they are just set around the edges, but still soft in the center.
  • Let the cookies cool completely on a wire rack before serving.

Conclusion:

Salted margarita cookies are a delicious and easy-to-make treat that are perfect for any occasion. With their sweet and tangy flavor, these cookies are sure to be a hit with everyone who tries them. So next time you're looking for a tasty and festive cookie, give these salted margarita cookies a try!

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