Margarita Cookie Bars

Margarita Cookie Bars are inspired by the classic cocktail, the Margarita, and combine the flavors of lime and tequila in a delicious dessert.

This is vegetarian recipe. Dish can be prepared in 75 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 11.

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Margarita Cookie Bars

Cooking Method: Baking Cuisine: American, Mexican Courses: Anytime, Baking, Dessert Recipe Keys: Vegetarian

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 20 min Cook Time 25 min Rest Time 30 min Total Time 1 hr 15 mins

Servings: 12 Calories: 3000

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 200 gram Butter
• 150 gram Granulated Sugar
• 1 unit Egg
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
• 250 gram All-Purpose Flour
• 1 teaspoon Baking Powder
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 2 teaspoon Lime Zest
• 2 teaspoon Lime Juice
• 1 teaspoon Tequila
• 50 gram Powdered Sugar

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a baking dish.
2. In a large bowl, cream together the butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the egg and vanilla extract.
3. In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt.
4. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture, mixing until just combined.
5. Stir in the lime zest, lime juice, and tequila.
6. Spread the batter evenly into the prepared baking dish.
7. Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown.
8. Remove from the oven and let cool in the dish for 30 minutes.
9. Once cooled, sprinkle the powdered sugar over the top.
10. Cut into bars and serve.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 12

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 250kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 10g16%

Total Carbohydrate 38g13%

Sugars 25g

Protein 3g6%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.