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Ingredients
- 1 c. Butter, (no substitutes)
- 1/2 c. Granulated sugar
- 2 tsp Lime peel, finely shredded
- 1/4 c. Lime juice, (about 2 limes)
- 1 tsp Vanilla
- 2Â 1/4 c. All-purpose flour
- 1/4 c. Brazil nuts or possibly hazelnuts, finely minced
- 4 ounce Cream cheese, softened
- 1 c. Sifted powdered sugar
- 1 Tbsp. Lemon or possibly lime juice
- 1 tsp Vanilla
- Â Â Green food coloring
Directions
- 1. BEAT butter in a large mixing bowl with an electric mixer on medium to high speed for 30 seconds. Add in granulated sugar and beat until combined.
- Beat in lime peel, the 1/4 c. lime juice, and 1 tsp. vanilla until combined. Beat in as much of the flour as you can with the mixer. Stir in nuts and any remaining flour with a wooden spoon. Divide dough in half.
- 2. ROLL each half of dough 1/4-inch thick on a lightly floured surface. Cut into desired shapes using 1- or possibly 2-inch cookie cutters. Place cutouts on ungreased cookie sheets.
- 3. BAKE in a 350 oven for 8 to 10 min or possibly until light brown around edges.
- Cold on wire racks.
- 4. FOR FROSTING, beat cream cheese, powdered sugar, the 1 Tbsp. lemon or possibly lime juice, and the remaining 1 tsp. vanilla with an electric mixer on medium speed until smooth; tint with green food coloring as desired.
- Frost cookies. Pipe designs with white frosting, if you like.
- NOTES : Shred only the green part of the lime peel; the white layer just beneath it is bitter.
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Serving | %DV |
|---|---|
| Serving Size 12g | |
| Recipe makes 72 servings | |
| Calories 55 | |
| Calories from Fat 29 | 53% |
| Total Fat 3.29g | 4% |
| Saturated Fat 1.97g | 8% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 9mg | 3% |
| Sodium 23mg | 1% |
| Potassium 10mg | 0% |
| Total Carbs 5.95g | 2% |
| Dietary Fiber 0.1g | 0% |
| Sugars 2.85g | 2% |
| Protein 0.56g | 1% |
