Key Lime Bites

Taste of Home

• Ready In: 1 hr
• Yields: 30 cookies

Ingredients

• 1  cup butter, softened
• 1⁄4 cup powdered 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 powdered sugar
• 1⁄4 cup key lime juice
• 1  teaspoon  grated key lime peel

Directions

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