Lime Nut Buttons Recipe

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Directions:

  1. Several hours before baking:.
  2. In a small bowl, combine flour and salt. In a food processor, combine 1/2 cup confectioner's sugar, pecans, and coconut. Process till pecans are finely ground. With electric mixer, beat butter till creamy. Add the pecan mixture, beat till well blended. Beat in lime zest and vanilla. Scrape down sides of bowl and add flour mixture beating until just combined. Remove the dough from the bowl, wrap in plastic and chill until firm, about 3 hours.
  3. To bake:.
  4. Heat oven to 350*F. Measure the dough into heaping teaspoon size pieces and roll each piece between the palm of your hands to form a ball. Place the balls 1 1/2 apart on ungreased cookie sheets. Bake until edges of cookies just begin to brown., 12 to 14 minutes.
  5. Let cool on cookie sheets 3 to 4 minutes, then roll in confectioner's sugar while they are still very warm. Repeat rolling to create a delicate powdery coating. Enjoy!
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 407.03 Kcal (1704 kJ)
Calories from fat 259.65 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 28.85g 44%
Cholesterol 41.19mg 14%
Sodium 403.85mg 17%
Potassium 96.89mg 2%
Total Carbs 36.44g 12%
Sugars 19.9g 80%
Dietary Fiber 2.82g 11%
Protein 3.55g 7%
Vitamin C 0.1mg 0%
Vitamin A 0.2mg 6%
Iron 1.3mg 7%
Calcium 54.2mg 5%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 516.43 Kcal (2162 kJ)
Calories from fat 329.44 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 36.6g 44%
Cholesterol 52.26mg 14%
Sodium 512.4mg 17%
Potassium 122.93mg 2%
Total Carbs 46.24g 12%
Sugars 25.24g 80%
Dietary Fiber 3.58g 11%
Protein 4.5g 7%
Vitamin C 0.2mg 0%
Vitamin A 0.2mg 6%
Iron 1.7mg 7%
Calcium 68.7mg 5%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 10
    Points
  • 11
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • good source of fiber

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