ORANGE-ALMOND CHOCOLATE LOGS

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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

1/3 cup butter, softened
1/4 cup almond paste
2 teaspoons grated orange zest, divided
9 ounces white baking chocolate, chopped
2 tablespoons orange juice
3 tablespoons coarse sugar
1-1/2 cups dark chocolate chips
1-1/2 teaspoons shortening

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.

Mercy Estrera
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Can't wait to surprise my family with this amazing dessert!


Jeremiah mwape
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I'm allergic to almonds. Do you think I could substitute another nut, like walnuts or pecans?


Yasmin Vendrell
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These sound like the perfect treat for a party!


Nakitto Maria
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I'm not a big fan of orange and chocolate together, but I'm willing to give these a try.


amona funsho
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These look delicious! I can't wait to try them.


Suria Sathi
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I had some trouble getting the logs to hold their shape. Maybe I didn't chill them long enough?


liakat liakat
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These are a bit too sweet for my taste.


Sam De “.kqzuhaa” Alemida
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I love the crunch of the almonds in these logs.


Seraj Rahat
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These are so good! The orange and chocolate flavors go so well together.


Slick Stiwart
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I've made these logs several times now and they're always a crowd-pleaser. They're perfect for parties or potlucks.


JONATHAN EBENEZER
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These Orange Almond Chocolate Logs were a hit! They're so easy to make and taste delicious. I love the combination of orange and chocolate.