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“Key limes don’t provide much peel, so sometimes I cheat and use regular limes—for the peel only—in these bites. If you can wait, these are even better the next day.” —Joni Larsen, Wellington, Utah
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Nutritional Facts 1 cookie equals 136 calories, 8 g fat (4 g saturated fat), 16 mg cholesterol, 69 mg sodium, 16 g carbohydrate, trace fiber, 1 g protein.
Originally published as Key Lime Bites in Simple & Delicious February/March 2011, p35
About Macadamia NutsThe macadamia nut tree originated in Queensland, Australia and was brought to Hawaii in 1882. Today, virtually all of the world's macadamias are grown on the Big Island. It takes about 7 years for a macadamia to bear fruit, making the nut an in-demand delicacy. It takes 300 pounds of pressure per square inch to crack the shell of the macadamia, making it one of the hardest of all nuts to crack open. Because of that, macadamia nuts are mostly sold shelled.
The macadamia nut tree originated in Queensland, Australia and was brought to Hawaii in 1882. Today, virtually all of the world's macadamias are grown on the Big Island. It takes about 7 years for a macadamia to bear fruit, making the nut an in-demand delicacy. It takes 300 pounds of pressure per square inch to crack the shell of the macadamia, making it one of the hardest of all nuts to crack open. Because of that, macadamia nuts are mostly sold shelled.
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Reviewed on Dec. 15, 2012 by marie1206
These cookies are always a hit but I bake them at 375 for 10 mins so they don't brown on the bottom as fast.
Reviewed on Dec. 10, 2011 by cathiemh
Are these suppose to have a soft center or be crunchy little bites. Baked for the stated time and they didn't seem done unless that's the way they are suppose to be -moist centers. ?
Reviewed on Sep. 21, 2011 by cwynn2
These little cookies are small little bites of a thousand hugs! TO GOOD. A must .
Reviewed on Mar. 18, 2011 by carrie carney
My husband loved these and is on a diet and told me I cannot make them again until he is off because he couldn't resist them! I found them to be sticky, but that is because I don't have a wire rack to drain them on. Would most definitely make again.
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