During the holiday season, many families and friends gather together to share delicious meals and treats. One popular holiday dessert is the pecan log, a sweet and nutty confection that is perfect for any occasion. With its rich chocolate coating, buttery filling, and crunchy pecans, this classic dessert is sure to please everyone at your holiday table. In this article, we will explore some of the best recipes for pecan logs, providing you with all the information you need to create this delicious treat in your own kitchen.
Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!
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.
CHRISTMAS PECAN LOGS
This is such a nice "old fashioned" candy to make for the holidays. You need to make this in advance as the candy needs to sit for a couple of days for the flavors to come together. Make sure you read the recipe twice before starting. Takes some effort, but this is so delicious and a very special addition to any Christmas cookie tray - Enjoy!
Provided by kelycarter_
Categories Candy
Time 2h
Yield 50 slices
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- In pan combine sugar, water, and corn syrup. Cook over medium-high heat to boiling, stirring constantly to dissolve sugar (6 to 8 minutes).
- Then reduce to medium-low heat, without stirring, till thermometer registers 240 degrees, soft-ball stage (about 30 more minutes).
- Remove pan from heat; remove thermometer. Pour mixture onto a large platter. Do not scrape the cooked candy from the sides of the pan (this part tends to over-cook and gives a hard texture to the candy -- it's not worth wrecking the soft creamy center by adding this).
- Cool, without stirring, until slightly warm to the touch. About an hour.
- Add cherries to the mixture and beat with a wooden spoon for 10 minutes utill candy is white, creamy and has lots of air incorporated into it. (This step can also be accomplished using a paddle attachment on a food processor).
- Form into logs (individual size or 2 large) and wrap in clear plastic wrap.
- Place wrapped logs in the freezer for at least 1 hour.
- For the coating:.
- In a heavy saucepan combine caramels, butter and water. Cook over low heat until caramels are melted.
- Spread chopped pecans on a piece of waxed paper.
- Remove the saucepan from heat. Dip the unwrapped fondant logs into the melted caramel mixture. Let excess caramel drip off the log.
- Place the dipped log on the chopped pecans and roll until it is covered.
- Chill 1 hour or until ready to serve. To serve, let logs stand at room temperature about 30 minutes.
- Cut into 1/4 inch slices.
HOLIDAY PECANS
These are great for parties or to put in gift bags during the holidays. Recipe is from Family Circle.
Provided by CookingONTheSide
Categories Dessert
Time 35m
Yield 3 cups
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Heat oven to 300 degrees.
- Line a rimmed baking sheet with nonstick foil; set aside.
- In small bowl, stir together sugar, salt and cinnamon; set aside.
- In medium-sized bowl, whisk egg white and 1 T water until foamy.
- Add pecans to bowl and stir until coated.
- Pour in sugar mixture and melted butter, and stir well to combine.
- Spread pecan mixture in an even layer on prepared baking sheet and bake at 300 for 25 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Remove from oven and cool completely.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 1087.9, Fat 86.7, SaturatedFat 15.8, Cholesterol 40.7, Sodium 796.3, Carbohydrate 81.9, Fiber 10.4, Sugar 70.6, Protein 10.5
CARAMEL PECAN LOGS
"These logs are absolutely the best and slice into pretty rounds," notes Lyons, Georgia field editor Suzanne McKinley.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 25m
Yield about 6-1/2 dozen.
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- In a bowl, combine sugar, creme and vanilla; knead until smooth (mixture will be dry). Shape into six 4-1/2-in. x 1-1/4-in. logs. Chill overnight. In the top of a double boiler over boiling water, cook and stir caramels and water until smooth. Dip logs into caramel; roll in pecans. Chill for 2 hours. Cut into 1/3-in. slices.
Nutrition Facts :
PECAN LOGS
Nutty and delicious, these pecan logs are a great conclusion to any meal.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Dessert & Treats Recipes Cookie Recipes
Yield Makes about 4 dozen
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Process pecans in a food processor until finely ground; set aside.
- Whisk flour, baking powder, and salt in a medium bowl; set aside. Put butter and confectioners sugar in the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment; mix on medium speed until pale and fluffy, about 2 minutes. Add egg and vanilla; mix until well combined. Reduce speed to low. Add flour mixture and half of the ground pecans; mix untiljust combined. Wrap dough in plastic; refrigerate until cold, about 30 minutes.
- Roll tablespoons of dough into 2-inch-long logs. Rolllogs in remaining pecans. Place on baking sheets lined with parchment paper, spacing about 1 inch apart.
- Bake cookies, rotating sheets halfway through, until pale golden and slightly cracked, 14 to 15 minutes. Transfer logs to wire racks to cool, about 5 minutes. Sift confectioners' sugar over cookies before serving, if desired. Cookies can be stored in airtight containers at room temperature up to 3 days.
Tips:
- Choose fresh pecans. Fresh pecans will have a green color and a sweet, nutty flavor. Avoid pecans that are brown or have a bitter taste.
- Toast the pecans before using them. Toasting the pecans will bring out their flavor and make them more fragrant. To toast the pecans, spread them on a baking sheet and bake them at 350°F for 5-7 minutes, or until they are golden brown.
- Use a food processor to chop the pecans. A food processor will make quick work of chopping the pecans. Be sure to chop the pecans finely, so that they will blend well with the other ingredients.
- Use a high-quality chocolate. The chocolate is one of the most important ingredients in pecan logs, so be sure to use a high-quality chocolate that you enjoy the taste of. You can use dark chocolate, milk chocolate, or white chocolate.
- Chill the dough before rolling it. Chilling the dough will make it easier to roll and will help to prevent the logs from cracking. Chill the dough for at least 30 minutes before rolling it.
- Roll the dough out thinly. The dough should be rolled out to a thickness of about 1/8 inch. If the dough is too thick, the logs will be too dense and chewy.
- Spread the filling evenly over the dough. Be sure to spread the filling evenly over the dough, so that each log has a consistent flavor.
- Roll the dough up tightly. Roll the dough up tightly, starting from the long side. Be sure to tuck in the ends of the dough, so that the filling doesn't leak out.
- Chill the logs before slicing them. Chill the logs for at least 30 minutes before slicing them. This will make them easier to slice and will help to prevent the filling from oozing out.
Conclusion:
Pecan logs are a delicious and festive treat that are perfect for any occasion. They are easy to make and can be customized to your liking. With a little planning and effort, you can make pecan logs that are sure to impress your friends and family.
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