Almond Logs Recipes

SMOKED ALMOND TRIPLE-CHEESE LOGS

Steps:

• In food processor bowl with metal blade, place Cheddar cheese, cream cheese and blue cheese. Cover; process, using quick on-and-off motions, until blended. Add onions, Worcestershire sauce and pepper sauce. Cover; process just until blended.
• Divide cheese mixture into 3 parts. Shape each part into 6-inch log. In shallow dish, mix almonds and rosemary; roll cheese logs in almond mixture. Wrap separately in plastic wrap or waxed paper. Refrigerate about 2 hours or until firm.

ALMOND APRICOT LOGS

Steps:

• In a large mixing bowl,dissolve yeat in water.
• Add the milk,oil,sugar,eggs,salt,nutmeg and 2 cups flour.
• Beat until smooth.
• Add apricots and almonds.
• Stir in enough remaining flour to form a soft dough.
• Turn onto floured surface and knead until smooth and elastic,about 6-8 minutes.
• Place in a greased bowl,turning once to grease top.
• Cover and let rise in a warm place till doubled,about 1-1/2 hours.
• Punch dough down,let rest for 10 minutes.
• Turn onto lightly floured surface.
• Roll into 15x12 inch rectangle.
• Cut into 3x1 inch strips.
• Place 1 inch apart on greased baking sheets.
• Cover and let rise until doubled,about 30 minutes.
• Bake at 375 for 15 minutes or until light golden brown.
• Remove to wire racks.
• For glaze combine the powdered sugar,vanilla and enough milk to achieve desired consistency.
• Brush over warm logs.

COCONUT ALMOND LOGS (NO BAKE)

Steps:

• Beat cream cheese until creamy.
• Gradually add in sugar beating until well blended.Blend in vanilla.
• Stir in oats, coconut, and almonds.
• Shape dough to form 2 inch logs.
• Roll each log into the toasted coconut to cover the whole roll.
• Chill until firm. Store in the fridge.

ORANGE-ALMOND CHOCOLATE LOGS

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.