Orange-Almond Chocolate Logs

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A sure hit for the holidays, these lovely logs staff feature the can't-beat combination of almond, orange and chocolate.

Orange-Almond Chocolate Logs

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TOTAL TIME: Prep: 30 min. + chilling
YIELD: 2 dozen.

Ingredients

  • 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

Instructions

  • 1. 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.
  • 2. 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.
  • 3. 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

1 piece: 182 calories, 12g fat (7g saturated fat), 9mg cholesterol, 29mg sodium, 18g carbohydrate (16g sugars, 0 fiber), 2g protein.

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