GINGERBREAD YULE LOGS

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I was never fond of gingerbread until I rolled it up with Nutella. These logs are a fabulous addition to any cookie platter. —Terri Gilson, Calgary, Alberta

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 45m

Yield 1 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 15

Ingredients

3-1/3 cups all-purpose flour
1-1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
3/4 teaspoon ground ginger
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup light corn syrup
2/3 cup packed light brown sugar
1/2 cup butter, cubed
4 ounces cream cheese, softened
3/4 cup Nutella
1-1/2 teaspoons grated lime zest, optional
DRIZZLE:
3/4 cup confectioners' sugar
2 tablespoons water or lime juice
Holiday sprinkles, optional

Steps:

In a small bowl, whisk the first 5 ingredients. In a large saucepan, combine corn syrup, brown sugar and butter; cook and stir over medium heat until butter is melted. Transfer to a large bowl; gradually beat flour mixture into corn syrup mixture. Beat in cream cheese. Shape dough into a disk. Wrap and refrigerate 30 minutes or until firm enough to roll., Preheat oven to 350°. On parchment, roll dough into an 18x12-in. rectangle. Cut into three 12x6-in. rectangles., In a small bowl, mix Nutella and, if desired, lime zest; spread over rectangles. Roll up jelly-roll style, starting with a long side; pinch seams to seal. Cut each roll crosswise into 4 logs; place on greased baking sheets, seam side down. If desired, use the tines of a fork to make strokes in dough to resemble bark., Bake 20-25 minutes or until bottom and edges are light brown. Remove from pans to wire racks to cool completely., In a small bowl, mix confectioners' sugar and water until smooth; drizzle over cookies. If desired, decorate with sprinkles. Let stand until set.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 459 calories, Fat 17g fat (8g saturated fat), Cholesterol 30mg cholesterol, Sodium 185mg sodium, Carbohydrate 75g carbohydrate (47g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 5g protein.