Gingerbread Yule Logs Recipe

Name: Gingerbread Yule Logs
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 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; 3/4 cup confectioners' sugar; 2 tablespoons water or lime juice; Holiday sprinkles, optional

Servings: persons

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
3/4 cup confectioners' sugar
2 tablespoons water or lime juice
Holiday sprinkles, optional

1
In a small bowl, whisk the first five 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 in plastic. Refrigerate 30 minutes or until firm enough to roll.
2
Preheat oven to 350u00b0. On parchment paper, roll dough into an 18x12-in. rectangle. Cut into three 12x6-in. rectangles.
3
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 four logs; place on greased
4
, seam side down. With the tines of a fork, make strokes in dough to resemble bark if desired.
5
Bake 20-25 minutes or until bottom and edges are light brown. Remove from pans to wire racks to cool completely.
6
In a small bowl, mix confectioners' sugar and water until smooth; drizzle over cookies. If desired, decorate with sprinkles. Let stand until set.

969

kcal

Calories

Fat

165

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3-1/3 cups all-purpose flour, 1-1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon, 3/4 teaspoon ground ginger, 1/2 teaspoon baking powder, and more.

Yes, Gingerbread Yule Logs falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Gingerbread Yule Logs

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