Photo: Molly Mears
margarita cookies
11 ingredients
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Oh, people. I seem to have gotten obsessed. Again. And, as usual, it all started rather innocently: , a brief foray in Mexico, . Yet here we are four days past vacation’s final curtain and all I can think of is limes and tequila, chili peppers and salt, charred meats and bright colors, and I think we’re in for the long haul.
Estimated Nutrition (whole recipe, rough)
757
Calories
21g
Protein
18g
Fat
127g
Carbs
What these numbers assume — 7 portions →
| Ingredient | Portion assumed | kcal |
|---|---|---|
| Flour | 1 cup (125g) all-purpose | 455 |
| Butter | 1 tbsp (14g) | 102 |
| Egg | 1 large egg (50g) | 78 |
| Orange | 1 medium (131g) | 62 |
| Sugar | 1 tbsp (12.5g) granulated | 49 |
| Lime | juice of 1 lime (44ml) | 11 |
| Salt | 1 tsp (6g) | 0 |
Totals for the whole recipe, adding one typical portion per ingredient — listed above. Quantities in the recipe are not counted, so this is a rough guide only — not suitable for medical or dietary planning.
Ingredients
- 2 sticks (8 ounces; 230 grams) unsalted butter, at room temperature
- 2/3 cup (70 grams) confectioners’ sugar, sifted
- 2 large egg yolks, at room temperature
- Pinch of salt
- 2 teaspoons tequila
- Grated zest of 2 limes
- Grate zest of half an orange
- 2 cups (280 grams) all-purpose flour
- Coating:
- Approximately 1/2 cup clear sanding or other coarse sugar
- 2 teaspoons flaky Maldon sea salt*
Directions
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By smittenkitchen ·
Recipe sourced from
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