Caramel Pecan Logs
Tender, nut-studded logs dipped in glossy chocolate, chilled to perfection for a buttery, melt-in-your-mouth treat.
Ingredients
Dough
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 0.33 cup powdered sugar
- 0.25 teaspoon salt
- 1.5 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1.75 cups all-purpose flour
- 7 ounces pecan halves, finely chopped reserve 1/4 cup for coating
Chocolate Coating
- 14 ounces semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 2 teaspoons coconut oil
Instructions
Dough
- In a large bowl, beat butter, powdered sugar, salt, and vanilla until light and creamy.1 cup unsalted butter, softened, 0.33 cup powdered sugar, 0.25 teaspoon salt, 1.5 teaspoons vanilla extract
- Stir in flour until dough resembles coarse crumbs, then mix in chopped pecans.1.75 cups all-purpose flour, 7 ounces pecan halves, finely chopped
- Divide dough into 9 portions, roll into logs, place on parchment, and freeze for 10 minutes.
- Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 20–22 minutes, rotating sheets halfway, until edges are light golden.
Chocolate Coating
- Microwave chocolate chips and coconut oil in 30-second bursts, stirring until smooth.14 ounces semi-sweet chocolate chips
- Dip each log halfway, let excess drip, then roll in reserved pecans.
- Chill on parchment until chocolate firms, about 10 minutes.
Notes
Testing note 1: Chilling shaped logs for exactly 10 minutes ensures they hold a crisp edge and prevent spreading.
Testing note 2: Rotating the baking sheets halfway through the bake time produces an even golden color on every log.
Testing note 3: Store in a single layer in an airtight container to keep the chocolate coating from sticking.
Nutrition
Serving: 40gCalories: 160kcalCarbohydrates: 14g
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