Yummy!!

MARGARITA SLICES



1/2 cup butter (no substitutes)

1/2 cup granulated sugar

1/8 teaspoon baking soda

4 teaspoons tequila

2 teaspoons orange liqueur

1/2 teaspoon vanilla

1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour

3/4 cup finely chopped walnuts

lime peel

Few drops green food coloring

Green coarse decorating sugar



Beat butter in a mixing bowl with an electric mixer on medium to high speed for 30 seconds. Add granulated sugar and baking soda; beat till combined. Beat in tequila, liqueur, and vanilla. Beat in as much of the flour as you can with the mixer. Stir in remaining flour, walnuts, and lime peel with a wooden spoon. Stir in food coloring to make desired color.



Shape dough into a 6 inch long log. Roll log in coarse green sugar. Wrap in plastic wrap or waxed paper, and chill for 4 hours or till firm.



Cut dough into 1/4 inch slices; cut each slice in half crosswise. Place slices 1 inch apart on an ungreased cookie sheet. Bake in a 350 degree oven for 8 to 10 minutes or till edges are lightly browned. Transfer cookies to wire racks and cool. Makes about 48 cookies.