FESTIVE SHORTBREAD LOGS

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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

1 cup butter, softened
1/2 cup confectioners' sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups all-purpose flour
1-1/2 cups semisweet chocolate chips
4 teaspoons shortening
3/4 cup ground walnuts

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.

Faamanu. Fiu
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I'm a professional baker and I'm always looking for new recipes to try. I'm definitely going to try this one.


Edith Montana
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I'm allergic to nuts. Can I make these shortbread logs without nuts?


Sk Bokul vai
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I'm not sure about this recipe. It seems like it might be too difficult.


Hafeez Centre Online
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These shortbread logs sound amazing! I can't wait to make them.


Norulhaq Naizai
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I've been looking for a good shortbread log recipe. I think I'll try this one.


Ayaan Kaleem
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I'm definitely going to try making these shortbread logs! They look so delicious.


Sanobar Shah
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I tried making these shortbread logs, but they didn't turn out well. The dough was too sticky and the logs didn't hold their shape.


Waleng Samuel
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These shortbread logs were a bit too sweet for my taste, but they were still good.


Lamiya Muntaha
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I'm not a baker, but these shortbread logs were so easy to make! I'm definitely going to make them again.


Alexander Garcia
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These shortbread logs are the perfect holiday treat! They're easy to make and they look so festive.


Kamran Tufail
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These were so delicious! I made them for a Christmas cookie exchange and they were a huge success. Everyone loved them.


Anele Hlatshwayo
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I made these shortbread logs for my family and they loved them! The dough was easy to work with and the logs baked up beautifully. The flavor was perfect - buttery and sweet.


RAOUF Baig
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These shortbread logs were a hit at my holiday party! They were so easy to make and they turned out perfectly. I loved the festive red and green sugar sprinkles.