Margarita Cookies

Recipe from Love From the Oven

What you need: Cookies 2 cups all purpose flour (sifted) 1/4 tsp salt 3/4 cup (1 1/2 sticks) unsalted butter (room temperature) Green food coloring 1 cup granulated sugar 1 egg (room temperature)  1 TBsp finely grated lime zest 1 TBsp pure orange extract 1/2 cup sanding sugar 1/2 tsp kosher salt
Tequila Glaze 1 cup confectioner's sugar 1 TBsp water 1 TBsp tequila

How to make them:
Cookies Mix flour and 1/4 tsp salt in a medium bowl, set aside. Beat butter and granulated sugar in a bowl of an electric mixer on medium speed until light and fluffy, about 3 minutes. Add egg, lime peel, extract, and food coloring, mix well. Gradually, beat in the flour mixture on low speed until well incorporated. Divide dough in half, form each into a log about 9 inches long and 1 1/2 inches in diameter. Wrap in wax paper and refrigerate for 1 hour or until firm. Preheat oven to 350˚F. Line baking pans with parchment paper. Roll each cold dough log in the sugar salt mixture to coat evenly. Cut dough into 1/4 inch thick slices. Place on the prepared baking pans. Bake for 12 to 15 minutes or until lightly browned around the edges. Cool a bit then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely. To make the glaze... Mix 1 cup confectioner's sugar and 1 TBsp each or water and tequila in a small bowl until smooth. (or omit tequila and use 2 TBsp water) Drizzle glaze over cooled cookies. Sprinkle lightly with some sugar/salt mixture.  Let stand until glaze is set. ENJOY!