Best Chocolate Almond Logs Recipes

ORANGE-ALMOND CHOCOLATE LOGS

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A sure hit for the holidays, these lovely logs from our Test Kitchen staff feature the can't-beat combination of almond, orange and chocolate.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Desserts

Time 30m

Yield 2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

1/3 cup butter, softened
1/4 cup almond paste
2 teaspoons grated orange zest, divided
9 ounces white baking chocolate, chopped
2 tablespoons orange juice
3 tablespoons coarse sugar
1-1/2 cups dark chocolate chips
1-1/2 teaspoons shortening

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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 182 calories, Fat 12g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 9mg cholesterol, Sodium 29mg sodium, Carbohydrate 18g carbohydrate (16g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 2g protein.

CHOCOLATE ALMOND LOGS

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These awesome almond and chocolate treats are always popular at our annual church cookie sale. The tray empties in no time!

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Desserts

Time 45m

Yield about 3 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

1/2 cup butter, softened
1/2 cup plus 1 tablespoon butter-flavored shortening, divided
1 cup sugar
1 egg
1 teaspoon almond extract
2-1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 cup baking cocoa
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup white chips or 6 ounces white candy coating, coarsely chopped
1/2 cup chopped almonds

Steps:

In a small bowl, cream butter, 1/2 cup shortening and sugar. Beat in egg and extract. Combine the flour, cocoa and salt; gradually add to creamed mixture. , Shape rounded tablespoonfuls of dough into 2-1/2-in. logs. Place 2 in. apart on ungreased baking sheets. Bake at 375° for 8-10 minutes or until set. Cool on wire racks. , In a small saucepan over low heat, melt white chips and remaining shortening. Dip one end of each cookie in melted chips; allow excess to drip off. Roll in almonds. Place on waxed paper to firm.

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