Chocolate Nut Yule Log Cookies Recipe

Create a festive holiday tradition with our family-favorite Chocolate Nut Yule Log Cookies! These delightful cookies are perfect for Christmas (use chopped nuts!), other holidays (swap in colorful sprinkles!), or any day you crave a chocolate treat. This fun and engaging recipe is ideal for baking with kids – they'll love rolling the dough, dipping in chocolate, and adding their own festive sprinkles! Make a batch with nuts, sprinkles, or just pure chocolate decadence – the choice is yours! Get ready for a deliciously memorable baking experience.

Prep Time 20 mins

Cook Time 57 mins

Calories 185.7 kcal

Protein 4g

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Adapted from Food.com, then tested & standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Chocolate Nut Yule Log Cookies

1 cup (2 sticks) softened butter
1 ½ cups granulated sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 large eggs
½ teaspoon salt
2 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
6 ounces of semi-sweet chocolate chips
Shortening
1 cup chopped walnuts or pecans
1 cup sprinkles of your choice
¾ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1 teaspoon baking soda

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How to Make Chocolate Nut Yule Log Cookies

Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
In a large bowl, cream together 1 cup (2 sticks) softened butter and 1 ½ cups granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
Beat in 2 large eggs, one at a time, then stir in 1 teaspoon vanilla extract.
In a separate bowl, whisk together 2 ¾ cups all-purpose flour, ¾ cup unsweetened cocoa powder, 1 teaspoon baking soda, and ½ teaspoon salt.
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
Stir in 1 cup chopped walnuts or pecans (or 1 cup sprinkles of your choice).
Roll the dough into 1-inch thick logs. Cut into 2-inch pieces.
Place cookies onto prepared baking sheets.
Bake for 8-10 minutes, or until edges are set.
Let cookies cool on baking sheets for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Melt 6 ounces of semi-sweet chocolate chips. Dip one end of each cooled cookie in the melted chocolate. Let the chocolate set.
If desired, add additional sprinkles or chopped nuts to the melted chocolate before it sets.