GINGERBREAD YULE LOGS

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I was never fond of gingerbread until I rolled it up with Nutella. These logs are a fabulous addition to any cookie platter. —Terri Gilson, Calgary, Alberta

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 45m

Yield 1 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 15

3-1/3 cups all-purpose flour
1-1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
3/4 teaspoon ground ginger
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup light corn syrup
2/3 cup packed light brown sugar
1/2 cup butter, cubed
4 ounces cream cheese, softened
3/4 cup Nutella
1-1/2 teaspoons grated lime zest, optional
DRIZZLE:
3/4 cup confectioners' sugar
2 tablespoons water or lime juice
Holiday sprinkles, optional

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, whisk the first 5 ingredients. In a large saucepan, combine corn syrup, brown sugar and butter; cook and stir over medium heat until butter is melted. Transfer to a large bowl; gradually beat flour mixture into corn syrup mixture. Beat in cream cheese. Shape dough into a disk. Wrap and refrigerate 30 minutes or until firm enough to roll., Preheat oven to 350°. On parchment, roll dough into an 18x12-in. rectangle. Cut into three 12x6-in. rectangles., In a small bowl, mix Nutella and, if desired, lime zest; spread over rectangles. Roll up jelly-roll style, starting with a long side; pinch seams to seal. Cut each roll crosswise into 4 logs; place on greased baking sheets, seam side down. If desired, use the tines of a fork to make strokes in dough to resemble bark., Bake 20-25 minutes or until bottom and edges are light brown. Remove from pans to wire racks to cool completely., In a small bowl, mix confectioners' sugar and water until smooth; drizzle over cookies. If desired, decorate with sprinkles. Let stand until set.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 459 calories, Fat 17g fat (8g saturated fat), Cholesterol 30mg cholesterol, Sodium 185mg sodium, Carbohydrate 75g carbohydrate (47g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 5g protein.

Efosa Osakue
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These gingerbread yule logs look so festive! I can't wait to try them.


zain asghar
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I'm not a big fan of gingerbread, but I'm sure these logs are delicious.


Annabel Love
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I'm going to make these gingerbread yule logs for my family this Christmas. I hope they like them!


Phumelele Mathe
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I'm not sure if I have all the ingredients for this recipe. I'll have to check my pantry.


Amit Ray
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This recipe is a bit too complicated for me. I think I'll just buy gingerbread yule logs from the store.


Sojib Boss
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I'm allergic to chocolate, so I'm not sure if I can make this recipe. :(


Brionna Nelson Henry
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I've never made gingerbread yule logs before, but this recipe seems easy to follow. I'm excited to try it!


Md Bibek
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This recipe looks delicious! I'm definitely going to try it.


Kyle Austin
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I'm not sure how I feel about the combination of gingerbread and chocolate, but I'm willing to try it.


Cecilia Azubila
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These logs are so cute and festive! I can't wait to make them for my next holiday party.


keiran Elliott
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I'm not a huge fan of gingerbread, but I really enjoyed these logs. The chocolate ganache really makes them.


symon munene
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These logs are a bit time-consuming to make, but they're definitely worth the effort.


Rihana Valdez
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The gingerbread is perfectly spiced. It's not too sweet and not too spicy.


Moekskek Kdkssk
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I love the chocolate ganache on these logs. It's so rich and decadent.


Ebony Sewell
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These gingerbread yule logs are so cute and festive! I made them for my kids' Christmas party and they were a huge hit.


Malouda Mopanne
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I've made this recipe several times now and it always turns out great. It's a bit time-consuming, but it's worth the effort. The logs are always a hit at parties.


Aubrey Keith
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This recipe was a hit with my family! The gingerbread was perfectly spiced and the chocolate ganache was rich and creamy. I will definitely be making this again for Christmas.