Chocolate Dipped Maple Logs Recipes

DIPPED CHOCOLATE LOGS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350°. In a small bowl, mix cocoa and hot water until smooth; cool slightly., In a large bowl, cream butter and sugars until light and fluffy, 5-7 minutes. Beat in egg yolks, vanilla and cocoa mixture. In another bowl, whisk flour and baking soda; gradually beat into creamed mixture (dough will be stiff)., Cut a large hole in the tip of a pastry bag; insert #829 or other open star pastry tip. Working in batches, pipe dough to form 2-1/2-in.-long logs, 2 in. apart, onto ungreased baking sheets., Bake until firm, 18-22 minutes. Remove from pans to wire racks to cool completely., For glaze, in a small bowl, mix cocoa and hot water until smooth; stir in butter, milk and vanilla. Gradually add confectioners' sugar, mixing until smooth., Dip each cookie halfway into warm glaze, holding cookie at a slight angle; allow excess to drip off. Place on waxed paper. Immediately sprinkle with pecans and nonpareils. Let stand until set.

CHOCOLATE-DIPPED MAPLE LOG ROLLS

Steps:

• In a bowl, combine maple butter and almond powder until you obtain a spread-like consistency. Set aside.
• Using a rolling-pin, flatten the bread slices, spread with almond mixture, then roll up into little logs. Refrigerate for 1 hour.
• Melt chocolate in double boiler over low heat. Remove from heat.
• Working with one at a time, dip the log rolls in the melted chocolate, and allow them to set in the fridge.
• In a bowl, melt maple butter in the microwave for 30 seconds over high heat. Using a cone made out of wax paper or a spoon, decorate the logs with the melted maple butter.

BIRCH PRETZEL LOGS

Steps:

• In a microwave, melt candy coating; stir until smooth. Pour into an ungreased 8-in. square pan or a tall glass. Roll or dip pretzels in coating, leaving 1 in. of space on the end you are holding; allow excess to drip off. Place on waxed paper-lined baking sheets; let stand until set. , In a microwave, melt chocolate chips; stir until smooth. Pour into a small resealable plastic bag. Carefully cut a very small hole in the bottom corner of the bag. Pipe stripe markings across the pretzel rods to resemble birch trees. Allow to set. Store in an airtight container.

DELECTABLE MAPLE NUT CHOCOLATES

Steps:

• In a small saucepan, combine milk and butter. Cook and stir over low heat until butter is melted. Place the confectioners' sugar in a large bowl; add milk mixture and beat until smooth. Stir in the walnuts, maple flavoring and vanilla. Roll into 3/4-in. balls; place on waxed paper-lined baking sheets. Refrigerate until firm, about 1 hour., In a microwave, melt the chips, bittersweet chocolate and shortening; stir until smooth. Dip balls into chocolate; allow excess to drip off. Place on waxed paper; let stand until set. Store in an airtight container.

CHOCOLATE-DIPPED MAPLE SLICES

Steps:

• In large bowl, beat brown sugar, butter and maple extract with electric mixer on medium speed until blended, or mix with spoon. Stir in flour, baking powder and salt. Stir in 1 cup pecans. Shape into roll, 12 inches long. Wrap and refrigerate about 2 hours or until firm.
• Heat oven to 375°F. Cut roll into 1/4-inch slices. On ungreased cookie sheet, place 2 inches apart. Bake 8 to 10 minutes or until edges are golden brown. Remove from cookie sheet to cooling rack; cool completely.
• In 1-quart saucepan, heat chocolate chips and shortening over low heat, stirring constantly, until melted and smooth; remove from heat. Dip half of each cookie into glaze. Sprinkle with additional pecans. Place on waxed paper until glaze is set.

ORANGE-ALMOND CHOCOLATE LOGS

Steps:

• In a small bowl, cream the butter, almond paste and 1/2 teaspoon orange zest until light and fluffy. In a microwave, melt white baking chocolate; stir until smooth. Gradually add to creamed mixture. Slowly stir in orange juice. Beat until smooth. Cover and refrigerate for 20 minutes or until easy to handle, stirring occasionally., Shape into 2-in. logs; place on waxed paper-lined baking sheets. Loosely cover and refrigerate for 30 minutes or until firm. Combine coarse sugar and remaining orange zest; set aside., In a microwave, melt chocolate chips and shortening; stir until smooth. Dip logs in chocolate, allowing excess to drip off. Place on waxed paper-lined baking sheets. Sprinkle with sugar mixture. Let stand until firm.