Lime Macadamia Nut Cookies

I made these to go with all of the Mexican food that I posted this week.  They are really good, but they are pretty much a shortbread cookie (like pecan sandies or snowballs) and there are other kinds of cookies that I would prefer to eat.  However, these are at hand, they are tastey and they are super addicting!

THe recipe calls for key limes, but walmart didn't have key limes, so I used normal limes and I think they are still good.  I also have no idea what size a one inch ball is apparently, so mine are significantly smaller.  Therefore, I cooked them for less time, the ones that I didn't burn.

Oh and we added something to the glaze to make it runnier.  I was actually cooking other things and Holly was making the glaze so I don't know if she added more lime juice or just a little bit of water.

http://www.tasteofhome.com/Recipes/Key-Lime-Bites

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.