HAZELNUT YULE LOGS

Hazelnut Yule Logs image

Besides being irresistibly nutty, these travel well and are a snap to make! - Barbara Burge, Los Gatos, California

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 40m

Yield 4-1/2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

1 cup butter, softened
3/4 cup packed brown sugar
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 teaspoon grated lemon zest
2-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon salt
1-1/2 cups finely chopped hazelnuts
2 tablespoons water

Steps:

In a large bowl, cream butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in lemon juice and zest. In another bowl, mix flour and salt; gradually beat into creamed mixture., Place hazelnuts in a small bowl. On a lightly floured surface, roll 1/2 cupfuls of dough into 1/2-in.-thick ropes, about 22-in. long. Cut ropes into 2-in. logs. Lightly brush each log with water; roll in hazelnuts to coat. Place 1 in. apart on ungreased baking sheets., Bake at 375° for 8-10 minutes or until light brown. Remove to wire racks to cool.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 82 calories, Fat 5g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 9mg cholesterol, Sodium 38mg sodium, Carbohydrate 8g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 1g protein.