Description
Church Window Cookies are a delightful no-bake treat featuring melted semisweet chocolate, buttery richness, pastel mini marshmallows, toasted walnuts, and flaked coconut. These colorful and chewy cookies are shaped into logs, chilled until firm, then sliced into bite-sized pieces, making them perfect for festive occasions or a sweet snack.
Ingredients
Scale
Chocolate Mixture
- 2 cups semisweet chocolate chips
- 1/2 cup butter, cubed
Mix-ins
- 1 package (10 ounces) pastel miniature marshmallows
- 1/2 cup chopped walnuts, toasted
- 2 cups flaked coconut
Instructions
- Melt Chocolate and Butter: In a large saucepan, melt the semisweet chocolate chips and cubed butter over low heat, stirring constantly until the mixture is completely smooth. Remove from heat and allow to cool slightly so the mixture thickens but is still pourable.
- Mix in Marshmallows and Walnuts: Gently fold the pastel miniature marshmallows and toasted chopped walnuts into the melted chocolate mixture, ensuring even distribution without melting the marshmallows.
- Shape the Logs: Divide the mixture into three equal portions. Place each portion on a sheet of waxed paper. Using the waxed paper to help, shape each portion into a 10-inch long roll.
- Coat with Coconut: Roll each chocolate log in the flaked coconut until fully coated on all sides, using the waxed paper to help keep the shape intact.
- Chill and Firm Up: Wrap each coconut-coated log tightly with waxed paper and refrigerate for 2 hours or until firm enough to slice.
- Slice and Serve: Once firm, unwrap the logs and cut crosswise into 1/2-inch thick slices. Serve immediately or store in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
Notes
- To toast walnuts, spread them on a baking sheet and bake at 350°F for 5-7 minutes until fragrant.
- Use pastel miniature marshmallows for a colorful, festive look resembling stained glass windows.
- Make sure to chill the logs thoroughly for clean slicing.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.
- These cookies do not require baking, making them a quick and easy no-cook dessert option.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (based on 5 dozen yield from recipe)
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 20mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 11g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
