Peppermint Yule Log Recipe

Ingredients

• 3 large eggs, separated
• 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/3 cup baking cocoa
• 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/8 teaspoon salt
• 1/3 cup plus 1/2 cup sugar, divided
• 1/3 cup water
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• FILLING:
• 1 package (8 ounces) reduced-fat cream cheese
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 1 carton (8 ounces) frozen reduced-fat whipped topping, thawed
• 1/4 cup crushed peppermint candies
• GLAZE:
• 5 teaspoons butter
• 2 tablespoons baking cocoa
• 2 tablespoons water
• 1 cup confectioners' sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 2 tablespoons crushed peppermint candies