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Chocolate-Dipped Orange Logs

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Orange Short bread cookies rolled into logs, dipped in melted semi-sweet chocolate, and rolled in finely chopped pecans. These Chocolate Dipped Orange Logs are a spectacular cookie for your Holiday baking trays!

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Ever feel like the Universe is conspiring against you? Ugh! I’ve had the hardest time joining the Holiday Blogging Cookie Parade going on! I was about ready to go down to the store, buy a package of red velvet Oreo’s, a can of vanilla frosting, and some Christmas sprinkles and call it good! (The Grinch in me was constricting my little ol’ holiday heart!)

However…the stars finally aligned, and…TA-DA!! I proudly present… Chocolate-Dipped Orange Logs! Enjoy! I’m going back to bed…see ya!

No, no, no! I’m just kidding!

When I made my list of Christmas Cookies I wanted to share with y’all these were at the top of the list. I had forgotten how much I L.O.V.E. these cookies!

They are like the yummy Chocolate Oranges you buy at Christmas and “WHACK” on the table to get the slices to separate! (Face it ladies…by Christmas Eve it feels pretty darn good to slam something down and break it, legitimately, and not look like you are loosing it…cause…ummmm… ya are!)

Orange Chocolate Logs with Pecans

This buttery shortbread log cookie is full of amazing orange flavor! Then you go and dip it in semi-sweet chocolate and chopped pecans!

In a word… Mmmmmmmm!!! Throw in a crackling fire, the Christmas tree, and a cup of your favorite hot beverage…ahhhhh…pure heaven!

These beauties are a lot easier to make than you would think! I learned a little secret that I’m going to share with you that will make them even better than the original recipe! Let’s do this…let’s get to baking!

How To Make Chocolate Dipped Orange Logs

First the dough…simple! You are going to beat your butter until smooth. Then add in the sugar and beat till fluffy and light. Then your eggs, 1 at a time, then your Orange peel and vanilla. Then the flour and salt.

 TIP: Instead of Orange peel use tangerine or “cutie” peel! I recently discovered that “cutie” zest has a richer, deeper, and stronger orange flavor than regular orange zest! Now it’s a little tricky because the skin on a cutie isn’t as tough or thick as on an orange…but one little cutie is going to give you all the orange zest you’ll need, and it will seriously knock your socks off flavor wise!

Gather your dough into a ball. (I didn’t say it had to be a “pretty” ball! Just a ball!)

Orange Chocolate Cookie dough in plastic wrap for chilling

Then flatten it into a disk; wrap in plastic wrap and refrigerate for 2 hours until firm.

Orange Chocolate Log cookie dough is wrapped up and ready for refrigerator

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.

TIP: The recipe tells you to shape the dough into 1-inch balls. I found it much easier to cut my dough into strips then ball sized portions, and then roll them into balls, then 3 inch logs about 1/2 inch thick.

It’s kind of fun! Like playing with play-dough! (This is where I popped in a Christmas movie and rolled my little heart out!) 

Chilled cookie dough cut into small squares ready to roll

I just rolled the balls in my hands to form logs and pushed the ends down on my cookie sheet, but you can roll them on a flat surface with your fingertips to form 2 – 3 inch long logs. (Mine were 2 inches…the recipe calls for 3 inch, but who wants that many cookies without chocolate? Gasp!)

Orange cookie dough rolled into logs

Place the logs on parchment lined or silicone mat lined baking sheets about 1 inch apart. Because we don’t use any “leveling” product in these cookies, they will not spread and rise like a regular cookie. These cookies are a shortbread cookie and so no baking soda or baking powder is needed.

Bake 16–18 minutes or until bottoms of cookies are golden brown. I found 12 minutes was perfect so check them at 12 minutes! The cookies will feel soft and look white on top.

They become crisp when they cool. Transfer to wire racks to cool completely.

Baked orange logs on cooling racks

Place your chocolate chips in a microwave safe bowl and add 2 teaspoons of vegetable oil. Place the bowl in your microwave for 3 minutes at 50% power.

Check to see if the chocolate has started to melt. If it has, stir until all the chocolate is melted. If need be, return the microwave, and repeat for another minute.

Place your chopped pecans on a plate or wax paper. (I started out in a bowl and quickly changed to a plate!)

Dip the end of each log into the melted semi-sweet chocolate, Be sure to gently shake off any excess chocolate.

Melted Chocolate for dipping orange logs into.

Then roll the chocolate-covered ends in the chopped pecans! Then insert a … YUM!!! Oops! Did some get on your fingers…shoot! Gotta lick that off! 😉

Rolling chocolate dipped orange logs into chopped pecans

Place on waxed paper or back onto your clean silicone mats! Let’s talk about Silicone baking mats for a second!

I may be in love with my silicone mats! Like seriously in LOVE with them! One of the BEST baking investments I’ve EVER made! If you’re looking for a great Christmas gift to buy yourself look no further!

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Let the dipped cookies stand until chocolate is set. I let mine set out overnight, and it worked out perfectly! You can also refrigerate them for about 5 minutes to let the chocolate set if you are in a hurry.

Cookie sheets filled with dipped Orange Chocolate Cookie logs

Before you store them in an airtight container be sure to sneak a few! I know last night “Mars” asked if he could test one! I said “Sure!”

A few minutes later he said he better taste test another one…then another…and another! He finally said “Okay… I had 8 just to be sure! Yep, they’re good!” (Me…smile, head shake, and eye roll! Then a lot of laughing! I love that man of mine!) 

Orange Chocolate Logs on plate for serving

Who can blame him? What’s not to love about a buttery orange shortbread cookie dipped in rich dark semi-sweet chocolate and rolled in chopped pecans!!! Oh, these are delightful and a MUST-HAVE on your Holiday Cookie baking list!

Hopefully this is the beginning of my cookie parade for you! I have so many I want to make and only 14 more days to get them all done! If things go well…there will be more.

However, if you see those red velvet Oreo’s slathered in vanilla icing with sprinkles on top you’ll know things here at the Holiday Nest aren’t going so well! 😉 lol! Happy Baking!

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Recipe Adapted from “Favorite Brand Name” Gifts from the Christmas Kitchen

Yield: 36 cookies

Chocolate-Dipped Orange Logs

Chocolate Dipped Orange Logs on a plate

A delicious orange flavored shortbread log dipped in semi-sweet chocolate and rolled in chopped pecans! A beautiful and delicious chocolate orange cookie for your Holiday Parties!

Prep Time 2 hours 15 minutes
Cook Time 18 minutes
Total Time 2 hours 33 minutes

Ingredients

  • 3 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/3 teaspoons salt
  • 1 cup butter, softened
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons grated orange peel
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
  • 1 1/2 cups semisweet chocolate chips
  • 2 teaspoons vegetable oil
  • 1 1/2 cups pecan pieces, finely chopped

Instructions

  1. Combine flour and salt in medium bowl. Beat butter in large bowl with electric mixer at medium speed until smooth. Gradually beat in sugar; increase speed to high and beat until light and fluffy. Beat in eggs, 1 at a time, blending well after each addition. Beat in orange peel (or cutie zest) and vanilla until blended. Gradually stir in flour mixture until blended. (Dough will be slightly crumbly)
  2. Gather dough together and press gently to form a ball. Flatten into disk; wrap in plastic wrap and refrigerate 2 hours or until firm. (Dough can be prepared one day in advance and refrigerated overnight)
  3. Preheat oven to 350° Shape dough into 1-inch balls. Roll balls on flat surface with fingertips to form 2-3 inch long logs about 1/2 inch thick. Place logs 1 inch apart on parchment lined or silicone mat lined, baking sheets.
  4. Bake 16-18 minutes. (Check after 12) Cookies will feel soft and look white on top; they will become crisp when cool. Transfer to wire racks to cool completely.
  5. Place chocolate chips and vegetable oil in microwave safe bowl. Set power for 50%. Set time for 3 minutes. After 3 minutes check chocolate to see if it is melting. If so stir until the chocolate is smooth. If it is not melted repeat process for 1 minute. Check again and stir until the chocolate is smooth and ready for dipping. Dip one end of each cookie in chocolate, shaking off excess. Roll chocolate-covered ends in pecans. Place on waxed paper or silicone mat lined cookie sheets and let stand until chocolate is set, or refrigerate about 5 minutes to set chocolate. Store in airtight container.
  6. Makes about 36 cookies

Notes

Note Prep time includes time for dough to chill.

Nutrition Information:

Yield:

18

Serving Size:

2 cookies

Amount Per Serving: Calories: 358Total Fat: 22gSaturated Fat: 10gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 11gCholesterol: 48mgSodium: 130mgCarbohydrates: 39gFiber: 2gSugar: 19gProtein: 5g

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Elizabeth

Tuesday 5th of December 2023

Can I use walnuts or almonds instead of pecans?

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Wednesday 6th of December 2023

Hi Elizabeth, Yes you can. Either would work well in this recipe! Enjoy! Thanks for stopping by! Norine

Krysta

Thursday 13th of December 2018

Hi Norine,

Thanks for the info. I made them a few days ago and now I am already making more! Love them!

Thanks,

Krysta

Krysta

Monday 10th of December 2018

Can these be frozen? Do you know how long they last after baked and how to best store them.

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Tuesday 11th of December 2018

Hi Krysta! Yes these can be frozen. I freeze mine every year with a layer of wax paper or parchment between the layers. How long they last after baking depends on how hungry you are...lol. Just teasing. They will last up to a month in the freezer and like I said I usually put mine in an air tight storage container with layers of wax paper between. I've found this works best. They are a fantastic shortbread type cookie with a wonderful hint of orange combined with chocolate...a fantastic adult cookie. (In other words...don't share with the kids. lol) Thanks so much for stopping by and I hope you have a wonderful holiday season. Happy Nesting! ~Norine

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Wednesday 29th of November 2017

FABULOUS!! Hope to make these in December!

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Wednesday 29th of November 2017

Hi Marsha! You know I adore you right? You are the BEST for my ego! I sure do love ya gal. Thanks so much for stopping by and visiting. I know you'll love these cookies. They are my Mom's favorite. Have a GREAT week! Norine

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