Best 5 Festive Shortbread Logs Recipes
When the holiday season rolls around, festive shortbread logs become a must-have treat. These delightful cookies are not only delicious but also visually appealing, making them perfect for gifting or serving at parties. With their buttery, crumbly texture and festive decorations, they are sure to bring joy to any celebration. Whether you prefer classic shortbread or enjoy experimenting with different flavors and toppings, there is a festive shortbread log recipe out there for everyone.
Here are our top 5 tried and tested recipes!
FESTIVE SHORTBREAD LOGS
I first made these rich and tender cookies as a teenager and now make them for my husband and our two sons. The smiles on their faces are well worth the time and effort. -Michele Fenner, Girard, Pennsylvania
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 40m
Yield 4 dozen.
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- In a large bowl, cream butter and confectioners' sugar until light and fluffy. Add vanilla. Gradually add flour and mix well. , With lightly floured hands, shape tablespoonfuls into 2-in. logs. Place 2 in. apart on ungreased baking sheets. Bake at 350° for 9-11 minutes or until edges and bottom are lightly browned. Cool for 2-3 minutes before removing to wire racks., In a microwave, melt chocolate chips and shortening; stir until smooth. Drizzle chocolate over half of the cookies. Dip one end of remaining cookies into chocolate; allow excess to drip off. Sprinkle with walnuts. Place on waxed paper; let stand until set.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 188 calories, Fat 13g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 20mg cholesterol, Sodium 79mg sodium, Carbohydrate 17g carbohydrate (9g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 2g protein.
PEPPERMINT SHORTBREAD COOKIES
A festive shortbread cookie with a touch of peppermint. A great use for broken and left over candy canes! As posted by BakedChicago.typepad.com on 12/05/07.
Provided by Amy in Kansas
Categories Dessert
Time 45m
Yield 36 cookies
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Mix butter, sugar, crushed candy and vanilla -- gradually blending in flour and corn starch.
- Form 1-inch balls and place on parchment paper-lined baking sheets. Gently press down on each cookie to flatten.
- Bake in 300°F oven for 25 to 30 minutes or until bottoms start to brown.
- Cool and remove to a wire rack.
- Combine confectioners' sugar, milk and vanilla until frosting is smooth. Drizzle on cookies and sprinkle with crushed candy.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 93.3, Fat 5.2, SaturatedFat 3.3, Cholesterol 13.7, Sodium 45.8, Carbohydrate 10.9, Fiber 0.2, Sugar 4.7, Protein 0.8
FESTIVE SHORTBREAD LOGS
I first made these rich and tender cookies as a teenager and now make them for my husband and our two sons. The smiles on their faces are well worth the time and effort. --Michele Fenner, Girard, Pennsylvania
Provided by Allrecipes Member
Time 40m
Yield 24
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- In a mixing bowl, cream butter and confectioners' sugar. Add vanilla. Gradually add flour; mix well.
- With lightly floured hands, shape tablespoonfuls into 2-in. logs. Place 2 in. apart on ungreased baking sheets. Bake at 350 degrees F for 9-11 minutes or until edges and bottom are lightly browned. Cool for 2-3 minutes before removing to wire racks.
- In a microwave-safe bowl, melt chocolate chips and shortening; stir until smooth. Drizzle chocolate over half of the cookies. Dip one end of remaining cookies into chocolate, then sprinkle with walnuts.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 189.3 calories, Carbohydrate 17.4 g, Cholesterol 20.3 mg, Fat 13.3 g, Fiber 1.1 g, Protein 2 g, SaturatedFat 7.1 g, Sodium 55.9 mg, Sugar 8.3 g
BROWN-SUGAR CHOCOLATE-CHUNK SHORTBREAD
The secret to this rich chocolate-chunk shortbread is a mix of sugars-brown for a caramel note, and confectioners' for a melt-in-your-mouth texture. To make this a gift that your recipients can bake for themselves on-demand, wrap the logs of dough tightly in freezer paper to keep it from drying out; then roll it in patterned waxed paper and secure the ends with twine. You can download the free, printable gift tags you see on the packaging here.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Cookie Recipes
Time 40m
Yield Makes about 32 Cookies
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Beat together butter, sugars, and salt on medium speed until creamy and combined, 2 minutes. Add vanilla. Reduce speed to low, add flour, and beat to combine. Beat in chocolate. Divide dough into two pieces, each about 1 pound. Roll into logs (each about 8 1/2 inches long and 1 3/4 inches in diameter).
- Wrap logs in plastic and refrigerate until firm, about 2 hours. Dough can be made to this point, well wrapped, and frozen for up to 1 month. (It can also be sliced and re-formed into logs before freezing; see cook's note.)
- Remove from refrigerator or freezer (if frozen, let stand 10 minutes to soften). Brush with egg white and roll in sanding sugar to coat. Use a serrated knife and a back-and-forth motion to cut logs into 1/2-inch-thick slices (if any crack around larger chunks of chocolate, just press back together).
- Preheat oven to 325°F. Place cookies on parchment-lined baking sheets and bake until golden on edges, 16 to 18 minutes. Let cool on pans on wire racks 10 minutes, then transfer to racks and let cool completely, about 45 minutes. Store in an airtight container at room temperature up to 3 days, or freeze up to 1 month.
FESTIVE SHORTBREAD LOGS
I first made these rich and tender cookies as a teenager and now make them for my husband and our two sons. The smiles on their faces are well worth the time and effort. --Michele Fenner, Girard, Pennsylvania
Provided by Allrecipes Member
Time 40m
Yield 24
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- In a mixing bowl, cream butter and confectioners' sugar. Add vanilla. Gradually add flour; mix well.
- With lightly floured hands, shape tablespoonfuls into 2-in. logs. Place 2 in. apart on ungreased baking sheets. Bake at 350 degrees F for 9-11 minutes or until edges and bottom are lightly browned. Cool for 2-3 minutes before removing to wire racks.
- In a microwave-safe bowl, melt chocolate chips and shortening; stir until smooth. Drizzle chocolate over half of the cookies. Dip one end of remaining cookies into chocolate, then sprinkle with walnuts.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 189.3 calories, Carbohydrate 17.4 g, Cholesterol 20.3 mg, Fat 13.3 g, Fiber 1.1 g, Protein 2 g, SaturatedFat 7.1 g, Sodium 55.9 mg, Sugar 8.3 g
Tips:
- To make the shortbread logs, you will need a few basic ingredients: butter, sugar, flour, salt, and vanilla extract. You can also add other ingredients to flavor the shortbread, such as chocolate chips, nuts, or dried fruit.
- When creaming the butter and sugar together, be sure to do it until the mixture is light and fluffy. This will help to ensure that the shortbread logs are tender and crumbly.
- When adding the flour to the butter and sugar mixture, be sure to do it gradually and mix it in until just combined. Over-mixing the dough will make the shortbread logs tough.
- Before baking the shortbread logs, be sure to chill the dough for at least 30 minutes. This will help to prevent the logs from spreading too much in the oven.
- Bake the shortbread logs until they are golden brown on the edges. The baking time will vary depending on the thickness of the logs, so be sure to keep an eye on them.
Conclusion:
Shortbread logs are a delicious and festive treat that are perfect for any occasion. They are easy to make and can be customized with a variety of flavors. With a little planning and effort, you can create beautiful and delicious shortbread logs that will be enjoyed by everyone.
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