Preparation is key to a smooth and beautiful roll. Ensure all your dairy ingredients are properly softened! 
Step 1: Soften & Sift
Allow the cream cheese and butter to sit out for at least 1-2 hours until perfectly soft. This prevents lumps!
Sift the confectioners’ sugar into a large bowl. This step is crucial for an ultra-smooth finish. 
Step 2: Cream the Base
In a large mixing bowl (or using a stand mixer with the paddle attachment), beat the softened cream cheese and butter on medium speed until the mixture is completely light, fluffy, and smooth. Scrape down the sides often! This should take about 3-5 minutes. 
Step 3: Add Sweetener and Flavor
Gradually add the sifted confectioners’ sugar, one cup at a time, mixing on low speed until fully incorporated. Once all the sugar is in, increase the speed to medium and beat until the mixture is thick, glossy, and holds its shape.
Stir in the vanilla extract. Taste and adjust sweetness if necessary (though 4 cups is usually perfect!). 
Step 4: Fold in the Jewels
Cut your jellied fruit candies into small, uniform pieces. This ensures an even distribution of the beautiful red and green colors throughout the roll.
Gently fold the chopped jellied fruit candies (and chopped nuts, if using) into the cream cheese mixture using a spatula. Be careful not to overmix, as you want the candy pieces to remain distinct and avoid streaking the white mixture. 
Page 2: Forming the Rolls & Chilling
The Art of the Roll: Shaping the Logs
The goal is to create beautiful, uniform logs, as seen in the inspiring image! This method ensures a clean shape and easy storage.
Step 5: Divide and Conquer
Divide the entire mixture into 5 or 6 equal portions, depending on how long and thick you want your final rolls to be (as pictured, 6 uniform logs look beautiful!). 
Step 6: Prepare the Rolling SurfaceLay out a large sheet of plastic wrap (Saran wrap) on your counter. You may need to overlap two sheets for enough length. Alternatively, you can use parchment paper, but plastic wrap gives a smoother finish. 
Step 7: Shaping the First Log
Take one portion of the mixture and place it near the edge of the plastic wrap.
Use your spatula to gently shape the mixture into a long, rectangular log shape, roughly 1.5 to 2 inches in thickness. The length will depend on how you divided the mixture.
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