Treat of the Week: Tequila Lime Sugar Cookies

It is not yet warm enough to sit on the patio and enjoy a refreshing margarita. I have lassoed the flavors in an attempt to draw the days closer. Try this recipe this weekend and welcome spring in a sweet way.

TEQUILA LIME SUGAR COOKIES

The ingredients:

• 3 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• ¼ teaspoon salt
• 1 ¾ cups granulated sugar
• ¼ cup packed brown sugar
• 2 tablespoons finely grated lime zest
• 1 tablespoon tequila
• 2 sticks (1 cup) unsalted butter, softened
• 2 large eggs
• Sanding sugar for sprinkling

The method:

1. Preheat oven to 350˚F.
2. Sift flour, salt, soda onto parchment. Set aside.
3. Put sugars and lime in a mixer. Mix on medium until combined (around 30 sec.).
4. Add butter and mix until pale and fluffy (around 1 minute).
5. Mix in eggs one at a time.
6. Mix in tequila.
7. Put on the lowest speed and slowly pour in flour mixture just until incorporated.
8. Scoop dough onto parchment (leave plenty of space, 8 per sheet).
9. Flatten cookies a little.
10. Sprinkle with sugar.
11. Lightly brush with a wet pastry brush.
12. Sprinkle with sugar again.
13. Refrigerate on the tray for 15 minutes before baking.
14. Bake until golden brown (12-15 min).
15. Let cool for a couple of minutes on the tray.
16. Transfer to a cooling rack.
17. Store in an airtight container for up to 3 days.