ORANGE-ALMOND CHOCOLATE LOGS
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
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.
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Mian Abbas
[email protected]I made these for a potluck and they were a hit. Everyone loved them and they were gone in no time.
AxMeTh LoVe AyAaN
[email protected]These were a bit time-consuming to make, but they were worth the effort. They were so delicious and they looked so impressive.
Pasan Maduranga
[email protected]I loved the combination of flavors in these logs. The orange, almond, and chocolate were a perfect match.
mini gamer
[email protected]These were very easy to make and they tasted great. I would definitely recommend them to others.
Modupe Blight
[email protected]These were a bit too dry for my taste. I would probably add more moisture next time, such as some milk or yogurt.
ram prasad Paudel
[email protected]These were good, but not great. I found them to be a bit too sweet for my taste. I would probably reduce the amount of sugar next time.
Arefin Al Sohan
[email protected]I made these for my husband's birthday and he loved them. They were so moist and flavorful. I will definitely be making these again.
Jonathan Mathew
[email protected]These were a bit more work than I expected, but they were worth it. They were so delicious and they looked so impressive. I will definitely be making these again for special occasions.
Legendff God
[email protected]I've made these several times now and they are always a hit. They're so easy to make and they're always a crowd-pleaser. I love that they can be made ahead of time, too.
DeenFroko's TV
[email protected]These were absolutely delicious!! I made them for a party and everyone loved them. They were so easy to make and they looked so elegant. I will definitely be making these again.