Key Lime Bites

(Photo from Taste of Home)

Ingredients

• 1 cup butter, softened
• 1/4 cup confectioners' sugar
• 2 teaspoons key lime juice
• 2 teaspoons grated key lime peel
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup chopped macadamia nuts

ICING:

• 2 cups confectioners' sugar
• 1/4 cup key lime juice
• 1 teaspoon grated key lime peel

Directions

• In a large bowl, cream butter and confectioners' sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in lime juice and peel. Combine flour and salt; gradually add to creamed mixture and mix well. Stir in nuts.
• Shape into 1-in. balls. Place 2 in. apart on ungreased baking sheets; flatten slightly.
• Bake at 400° for 8-10 minutes or until bottoms are lightly browned. Remove to wire racks to cool completely.
• In a small bowl, combine the icing ingredients. Dip cookies in icing; allow excess to drip off. Place on a wire rack; let stand until set. Store in an airtight container. Yield: 2-1/2 dozen.

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