Here’s a classic, old-fashioned Pecan Log Roll recipe—sweet, creamy, and coated in crunchy pecans 🍬🌰
🌰 Pecan Log Roll
Ingredients (makes 1 large log or 2 small)
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1/4 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup finely chopped pecans (for coating)
Optional add-ins:
- 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
- 2 tablespoons mini chocolate chips
- 2 tablespoons chopped dates or raisins
Instructions
- Make the filling
- In a bowl, beat cream cheese until smooth.
- Add powdered sugar, brown sugar, vanilla, and optional cinnamon.
- Mix until creamy and well combined.
- Shape the log
- Spoon mixture onto plastic wrap or parchment paper.
- Shape into a log (about 6–8 inches long).
- Wrap tightly and refrigerate 30–60 minutes until firm.
- Coat with pecans
- Spread chopped pecans on a plate.
- Roll chilled log in pecans, pressing gently so they stick.
- Serve
- Slice and serve with crackers, apple slices, or vanilla wafers.
💡 Tips
- Chill well before slicing for clean cuts.
- For a firmer texture, refrigerate overnight.
- Store covered in the refrigerator up to 4 days.
✨ Variations
- Chocolate pecan log: Add cocoa powder or mini chocolate chips.
- Maple pecan log: Replace vanilla with maple extract.
- Holiday version: Roll in a mix of pecans and crushed pretzels for sweet-salty crunch.
If you want, I can also share a no-bake candy-style pecan log, a caramel pecan log, or a lighter yogurt-based version.
