How to make perfect cookie logs?

Here's a more effective method. Place cookie dough in center of large piece of parchment paper and use your hands to shape it into rough log. Fold parchment in half over dough. Grasp bottom half of parchment. ... Roll parchment into cylinder and firmly twist ends together to form tight seal.

What does the Yule log symbolize?

The lighting of the Yule log was used to symbolize the birth of Jesus by some while others claimed it symbolized Jesus's triumph over sin. Today the burning of the Yule log is seen more as a secular holiday tradition though it is still performed by those of Christian and pagan beliefs alike during the holidays.

What is a Yule log in France?

Traditionally, a bûche de Noël, which literally means “Christmas log” in French, is a sponge cake and buttercream roulade that is modeled after the Yule log . The chocolate frosting is scored to resemble bark and the cake is typically embellished with exquisite meringue mushrooms, marzipan holly, and berries.

What makes a yule log a yule log?

The Yule log, Yule clog, or Christmas block is a specially selected log burnt on a hearth as a winter tradition in regions of Europe, and subsequently North America. The origin of the folk custom is unclear.

What is a yule log Dreamlight Valley?

The Yule Log is a new festive recipe in Disney Dreamlight Valley that is bound to make the mouths of sweet-tooth fans water. As one would expect, the Yule Log is not made of wood but is a dessert baked with rich cocoa flour, filled with vanilla cream, and covered with chocolate sauce to make an ideal Roll Cake .

Where does yule log dessert come from?

The cake emerged in the 19th century, probably in France , before spreading to other countries. It is traditionally made from a genoise, generally baked in a large, shallow Swiss roll pan, iced, rolled to form a cylinder, and iced again on the outside.

What is the difference between Christmas and Yule?

Yule is a noun meaning “Christmas, or the Christmas season,” which is the Christian holiday to celebrate the birth of Jesus. However, yule can also refer to the celebration of the winter solstice that's observed in some Pagan traditions.

Do Aldi sell Yule logs?

Specially Selected Yule Log 435g | ALDI. Favourites.

What is Yule log made of?

Light and fluffy, this beautiful Yule Log, or Buche de Noel, is a lovely traditional Christmas sponge cake styled to resemble a log. This dessert consists of a tender chocolate cake rolled and filled with a sweet homemade whipped cream then coated in a chocolate frosting.

What is a Yule log gift?

A Yule log is just what it says — a log or tree dragged home and burned to celebrate the Yule or Christmas . It is an old custom, maybe the 15 or 1600s or even older.

What is another name for the Yule log?

For some and in European regions, it's making a yule log cake, also known as a Bûche De Noël in French.

How do you make the perfect cookie texture?

Sugar. The ratio of brown sugar to white sugar determines the softness of your cookies . Using more white sugar makes your cookies thin, crisp, and more delicate. More brown sugar makes a softer, chewier cookie because it melts and caramelizes at a faster rate.

How do you get the perfect cookie size?

Use ice cream or cookie scoops For drop cookies like chocolate chip, oatmeal, or peanut butter, there's no easier tool for making round cookies than a small ice cream or cookie scoop. Fill the scoop with dough, scrape the excess off by using the edge of the bowl, and just press and release onto the baking sheet.

How long does a cookie log last?

Cookies can last on a user's browser till the time it is set to expire and typically last from seconds to years .

Yule Log Cookies Recipe on Food52 (2024)

Bake

by: Milk and Cardamom

November29,2021

3.3

3 Ratings

Prep time 50 minutes
Cook time 14 minutes
makes 30 cookies

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Author Notes

These Yule log cookies are buttery, chocolatey, and delicious! The base dough is made with Viennese butter cookie dough. These cookies even have that signature swirl that's inside most Yule log or bûche de Noël cakes. I used a star tip to give these cookies a bark-like look and then dipped the cookies in chocolate to make it even more realistic. They would be so adorable on any Christmas table or at a cookie exchange! —Milk and Cardamom

Ingredients

1 cup(226 grams) unsalted butter, at room temperature
7 ¹/₂ tablespoons(52 grams) confectioners' sugar
7 ¹/₂ tablespoons(52 grams) cornstarch
¹/₂ teaspoonground anise
¹/₂ teaspoonkosher salt
1 teaspoonvanilla extract
1 ³/₄ cupsplus 2 tablespoons (226 grams) all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons(8 grams) unsweetened cocoa powder
6 ouncesmilk or dark chocolate melting wafers
2 teaspoonscoconut oil
Red and green sprinkles (optional)
Confectioners' sugar, for dusting

Directions

Heat the oven to 355°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone mat.
In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, add the butter, confectioners' sugar, cornstarch, ground anise, salt, and vanilla and mix on low speed for 1 to 2 minutes. Add the flour and mix until just combined and there are no dry bits of flour in the cookie dough, 1 to 2 minutes more. Split the dough in half (if you’re using a scale, each half should be 250 grams) and set one half aside. To the remaining dough, add the cocoa powder and mix until well combined. Roll out the chocolate dough between two sheets of parchment paper until it is a ½-inch-thick rectangle. Repeat with the vanilla cookie dough. Stack the two doughs on top of each other, gently press down, and freeze for 5 minutes. Roll the dough between a couple sheets of parchment paper until it is a rectangle 1/4 inch thick. Freeze the dough on a baking sheet for 5 minutes. With the chocolate dough on the bottom, use the parchment paper to roll the cookie dough into a log starting from a long side, similar to rolling up a jelly roll. If it breaks or cracks, don't worry, just use your hands to roll it the best you can.
Place the log of cookie dough into a piping bag fitted with a large star tip. If piping is difficult, let the dough warm up for a few minutes. Pipe 3-inch-long lines about 1 inch apart onto your baking sheet. Freeze the cookies for 5 minutes; this helps the cookies hold their shape. Bake the cookies for 12 to 14 minutes, until they are fragrant and appear dry. Let the cookies cool completely on the baking sheet.
When the cookies are completely cool, transfer them to a wire cooling rack set inside a parchment-lined baking sheet. Melt the chocolate and coconut oil in a microwave-safe bowl by microwaving it in 15-second increments, stirring well in between each increment (or in a double boiler over gently simmering water, stirring often until completely smooth). Dip and roll each cookie into the chocolate using a fork, and gently shake off any excess chocolate. Place the cookie onto the baking sheet and continue dipping every cookie. Add any sprinkles or decorations while the chocolate is still wet. Freeze the cookies for 5 minutes to set the chocolate. Lightly dust with confectioners' sugar. Store in an airtight container for up to 5 days.

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6 Reviews

chefrockyrd December 16, 2022

What is the purpose of putting it thru the bag and star tip anyway? Is it to give it the scored look like Diana said? She rolled the dough by hand and scored the rope with a fork. Seems a lot easier. But I do love the way they look.

Keri B. December 16, 2022

This recipe needs some more direction. I think the most crucial part of this is how long this rectangle of a yule log is supposed to be before putting it in the bag. When I rolled my dough out today to make a 1/4" thick rectangle, I still made a 2" thick log when I rolled it and when I tried to pipe that through my star tip, my "non-exploding" bag exploded. My tired-from-squeezing-the-life-outta-this-dough hands and my frustrated brain just gave up and I threw the whole thing away. In hindsight, I should've made the log super thin by keeping on rolling it out into a rope that was the thickness of my star tip so piping would've been easier. Maybe I'll try again next year.

chefrockyrd December 4, 2022

Wish you had put a photo of these cut open to see the layers.

Krisrkel1 December 17, 2021

These turned out really good to me. I made them with a smaller tip, so they almost looked like Twix. Weren’t as appealing to the eye but I plan on making the actual Yule Log looking ones soon. I covered them with dark chocolate and they were a huge hit with my friends and family. Not too sweet and a hint on salt at the end. They were very tender and can easily fall apart if you don’t let them cool before you dip them. Warning: the not too sweet dough and dark chocolate make these really easy eat many in one sitting. I learned the hard way.

Diana December 8, 2021

Once I created the rolled dough, I found it challenging to put it into a bag and pipe so I just rolled them by hand, thin like the photo, and then scored it with a fork. The dough is sweet but the look is fun.

Monica December 5, 2021

What should the length and width of the rolled dough be?