CHOCOLATE DIPPED PECAN LOGS
This shortbread cookie is chock full of nuts and then dipped in bittersweet chocolate. Adapted from All Butter Fresh Cream Sugar Packed Baking Book by Judy Rosenberg. Enjoy!
Provided by Sharon123
Categories Dessert
Time 55m
Yield 36 cookies
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 325*F.
- Line 2 cookie sheets with parchment paper or leave the sheets ungreased.
- Using electric mixer on medium speed, cream butter, sugar and vanilla in medium mixing bowl until light and fluffy, about 1 1/2 minutes. Stop the mixer once or twice to scrape down bowl with rubber spatula.
- Add flour and salt and blend on medium speed about 1 minute. Scrape the bowl and add the nuts with several more turns of the mixer.
- Measure out slightly rounded tbls. of dough and shape them into little logs 2 1/2" long. Place the logs 1 1/2" apart on prpared cookie sheets. Flatten slightly with your palm so they are about 1 1/2" wide.
- Bake cookies until lightly golden, about 30-35 minutes. Cool on cookie sheets.
- When cookies are cool, melt the chocolate in top of double boiler placed over simmering water.
- Pour the melted chocolate into a small deep bowl and dip half of each cookie into the chocolate, using the rim of the bowl to scrape any excess chocolate off the bottom of the cookie.
- As they are dipped, place the cookies on a large sheet of waxed paper and allow to set until the chocolate hardens, several hours. If it is a humid day, refrigerate them in order to speed the procees. Enjoy!
CHOCOLATE-DIPPED PECANS
Make and share this Chocolate-Dipped Pecans recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Juenessa
Categories Dessert
Time 20m
Yield 20 pecans
Number Of Ingredients 2
Steps:
- Microwave chocolate morsels in a microwave-safe bowl on high for 1 to 1 1/2 minutes or until melted, stirring at 30-second intervals.
- Dip half of each pecan in melted chocolate; place on a wax paper-lined baking sheet.
- Let cool completely.
- Store in a single layer in an airtight container for up to 2 days.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 41.5, Fat 2.8, SaturatedFat 1, Cholesterol 0.2, Sodium 0.2, Carbohydrate 4, Fiber 0.6, Sugar 3.1, Protein 0.4
DIPPED CHOCOLATE LOGS
When my sister and I were little, we used to beg my mother and grandmother to make these buttery chocolate cookies during the holidays. Now, as moms ourselves, we get together every year to make Christmas cookies, and the chocolate logs are always on the top of our list. —Deanna Markkos, Western Springs, Illinois
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 1h20m
Yield 3 dozen.
Number Of Ingredients 18
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.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 140 calories, Fat 7g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 26mg cholesterol, Sodium 56mg sodium, Carbohydrate 19g carbohydrate (11g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 1g protein.
HOLIDAY PECAN LOGS
Meet the Cook: For 50 years, I've turned to this beloved recipe to make candy to give away at Christmas. Of the many types I've tried, these pecan logs continue to be the most popular. I'm a registered nurse who managed to juggle my profession with raising our five children. Besides cooking and baking, my interests include sewing and putting together family photo albums. -Maxine Ruhl, Fort Scott, Kansas
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 35m
Yield about 3-1/4 pounds.
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Butter an 8-in. square pan with 2 teaspoons butter; set aside. Combine confectioners sugar and milk powder; set aside. In a heavy saucepan, combine 1/2 cup butter, sugar and corn syrup; cook and stir until sugar is dissolved and mixture comes to a boil. Stir in confectioners' sugar mixture, about a third at a time, until blended. , Remove from the heat; stir in vanilla. Continue stirring until the mixture mounds slightly when dropped from a spoon. Spread into prepared pan. Cool. , Cut candy into four strips; cut each strip in half. Shape each into a log; wrap in waxed paper and twist ends. Freeze or refrigerate until firm. , Meanwhile, in a microwave, melt caramels with milk, stirring often. Roll logs in caramel mixture, then in pecans. Wrap in waxed paper. Store at room temperature in airtight containers. Cut into slices with a serrated knife.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 264 calories, Fat 12g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 12mg cholesterol, Sodium 96mg sodium, Carbohydrate 40g carbohydrate (35g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 2g protein.
CHOCOLATE-DIPPED PECAN SHORTBREAD LOGS
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. In a food processor, pulse the pecans until finely ground. Add flour and sugar, and continue to pulse. Then add the butter, salt and vanilla, and pulse until dough is smooth. Place mixture in bowl, cover with plastic wrap, and let chill for 30 minutes. Once dough has chilled, shape it between wax paper into logs about the thickness of cigarettes. Trim to three-inch lengths and place on baking sheet. Bake 10 minutes, or until just beginning to color. Leave on sheet for 1 minute, then remove to wire rack to cool. In a double boiler (a heat-proof boil set over simmering hot water), gently melt chocolate and stir in the vegetable shortening. Dip cookies and place on wax paper until chocolate has hardened.
More about "chocolate dipped pecan logs recipes"
CHOCOLATE DIPPED PECAN SHORTBREAD COOKIES - JULIA'S …
From juliasalbum.com
4.8/5 (9)Total Time 1 hrCategory DessertCalories 139 per serving
- Toast pecans at 350 degrees Fahrenheit for 5 minutes. Watch carefully to make sure they don’t burn – they burn easily. Cool them off completely.
- In a large mixing bowl, beat butter, sugar until creamy. Add vanilla and continue beating. Add 1/2 cup finely ground pecans and beat to combine. In a separate bowl, combine flour and salt, then add mixed flour and salt to the creamy butter-sugar mixture. Do not overmix, just enough to combine all ingredients and form a cookie dough.
- Melt chocolate in a small skillet over medium heat, just until chocolate melts, about 5 minutes. Remove from heat.
GRANDMA'S CARAMEL PECAN LOGS (OLD-FASHIONED RECIPE)
From thissillygirlskitchen.com
Ratings 10Servings 16Cuisine AmericanCategory Dessert
PECAN SANDIES (CHOCOLATE DIPPED) | SHE'S NOT COOKIN'
From shesnotcookin.com
Cuisine AmericanTotal Time 1 hr 33 minsCategory DessertCalories 323 per serving
CHOCOLATE DIPPED ORANGE LOGS - YUMMY CHOCOLATE PECAN LOG …
From eatmovemake.com
Ratings 2Category DessertCuisine AmericanTotal Time 2 hrs 40 mins
BEST CHOCOLATE DIPPED PECAN LOGS RECIPES
From alicerecipes.com
CHOCOLATE COVERED PECANS RECIPE, EASY, FAST AND DELICIOUS.
From onesarcasticbaker.com
FUDGY CHOCOLATE CHIP PECAN PIE BROWNIES RECIPE - MASHED
From mashed.com
CHOCOLATE DIPPED PECAN CRESCENT COOKIES – THE NEWLYWED CHEFS
From thenewlywedchefs.com
HOW TO MAKE CHOCOLATE COVERED PECANS (EASY RECIPE)
From keeperofourhome.com
HOW TO MAKE CHOCOLATE COVERED PECANS - SOUTHERN …
From southernhomeexpress.com
CHOCOLATE DIPPED PECANS RECIPE - ADD A PINCH
From addapinch.com
HOW TO MAKE CHOCOLATE COVERED PECANS RECIPE
From spicesnflavors.com
CHOCOLATE PECAN BISCOTTI - BAKER BY NATURE
From bakerbynature.com
EASY, HOMEMADE CHOCOLATE COVERED PECANS RECIPE
From pureandsimplenourishment.com
HOW TO MAKE CHOCOLATE COVERED PECANS {GREAT GIFT …
From bluesbestlife.com
CHOCOLATE COVERED PECANS • THE HEIRLOOM PANTRY
From theheirloompantry.co
RECIPE: CHOCOLATE-DIPPED PECAN BARS - PEOPLE.COM
From people.com
CHOCOLATE-COVERED PECANS (EASY AND DELICIOUS!)
From forgetsugarfriday.com
10 PECAN DESSERTS THAT TASTE LIKE PERFECTION - MSN
From msn.com
HOMEMADE CHOCOLATE COVERED PECANS - SIMPLY SCRUMPTIOUS EATS
From simplyscrumptiouseats.com
Are you curently on diet or you just want to control your food's nutritions, ingredients? We will help you find recipes by cooking method, nutrition, ingredients...
Check it out »
#weeknight #60-minutes-or-less #time-to-make #course #main-ingredient #cuisine #preparation #occasion #north-american #desserts #fruit #american #southern-united-states #holiday-event #vegetarian #cookies-and-brownies #chocolate #nuts #grains #dietary #gifts #low-sodium #low-in-something #pasta-rice-and-grains
You'll also love