Dipped Chocolate Logs Recipe: How to Make It

Ingredients

• 6 tablespoons baking cocoa
• 1/4 cup hot water
• 1 cup butter, softened
• 1/2 cup confectioners' sugar
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 2 large egg yolks, room temperature
• 1-1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 2-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
• GLAZE:
• 3 tablespoons baking cocoa
• 2 tablespoons hot water
• 2 tablespoons butter, softened
• 2 tablespoons 2% milk
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 2 cups confectioners' sugar
• 1/4 cup finely ground pecans
• 1 tablespoon red nonpareils