Key Lime Whoopie Pies with Macadamia Nut Buttercream

• Produce

  • 2 Limes, zest of

• Refrigerated

  • 2 Eggs

• Baking & Spices

  • 1 Key lime flavored cake mix
  • 2 1/2 cup Powdered sugar
  • 1/2 cup Shortening

• Oils & Vinegars

  • 2 tbsp Coconut oil

• Nuts & Seeds

  • 3 drops Coconut extract
  • 2 cup Macadamia nuts

• Dairy

  • 10 tbsp Butter, unsalted

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Description

Ingredients

• 1 key lime flavored cake mix
• 2 eggs
• ½ c. shortening
• zest of 2 limes
• 2 c. macadamia nuts
• 2 tbsp. coconut oil
• 10 tbsp. unsalted butter, softened
• 2½ - 3 c. powdered sugar
• 3-4 drops coconut extract

Directions

• In a large mixing bowl, combine key lime cake mix, eggs, shortening, and lime zest.
• Roll into 1-inch balls, and place on ungreased baking sheets.
• Slightly flatten each dough ball.
• Bake at 350 degrees for 8-10 minutes, or until edges are lightly golden.
• Remove to a wire rack to cool completely.
• Meanwhile, to prepare buttercream, pulse macadamia nuts and coconut oil in a food processor until smooth. You are basically creating homemade nut butter. Process it until its as smooth as you can get it!
• Transfer the macadamia nut butter to a large mixing bowl.
• Add the unsalted butter, and beat to combine.
• Add enough powdered sugar to create a frosting that is thick, but spreadable, between 2.5-3 cups.
• Add in coconut extract.
• Beat until light and fluffy, about 3-4 minutes.
• Pipe or spread frosting between two cookies. Enjoy!!