Description
Church Window Cookies are a nostalgic no-bake treat combining melted chocolate, pastel marshmallows, toasted walnuts, and shredded coconut. Resembling stained glass windows, these colorful and chewy log-shaped cookies are perfect for festive cookie trays and holiday gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
Chocolate Mixture
- 2 cups (12 ounces) semi-sweet or milk chocolate chips
- 1/2 cup salted butter (cubed)
Mix-ins
- 1 (10-ounce) package pastel marshmallows
- 1/2 cup toasted chopped walnuts
- 1 1/2 cups sweetened shredded coconut
Instructions
- Melt Chocolate and Butter: Place chocolate chips and cubed butter in a large saucepan over low heat. Stir constantly until everything is completely melted and smooth. Remove from heat and let cool for about 5 minutes to prevent melting the marshmallows later.
- Prepare Wax Paper and Coconut Base: Lay two large pieces of wax paper flat on the counter. Evenly sprinkle about 1/4 of the shredded coconut onto each piece, creating approximately a 4 by 12-inch section that serves as the base for the logs. Reserve half of the coconut for topping.
- Combine Marshmallows and Walnuts: In a large mixing bowl, add the pastel marshmallows and toasted chopped walnuts. Mix together gently.
- Add Chocolate Mixture: Pour the cooled chocolate and butter mixture over the marshmallows and walnuts. Stir carefully until all the ingredients are evenly coated and combined.
- Shape Cookies into Logs: Divide the mixture in half and transfer each half onto the prepared coconut sections on the wax paper. Shape each portion into a log shape, approximately 4 by 12 inches.
- Add Coconut Topping and Wrap: Sprinkle the remaining shredded coconut evenly on top of the logs and any uncovered wax paper areas. Then tightly wrap each log in the wax paper to hold its shape.
- Chill and Slice: Refrigerate the wrapped logs for at least 2 hours or overnight until firm. When ready, unwrap and use a knife to slice the logs into individual cookie pieces. Serve chilled or at room temperature.
Notes
- Church Window Cookies are a classic American no-bake cookie that resemble stained glass windows due to their colorful marshmallow pieces.
- Be sure to let the chocolate mixture cool before adding to prevent melting the marshmallows.
- Use pastel marshmallows for a more festive, stained-glass look.
- These cookies keep well refrigerated and are great for holiday platters or cookie exchanges.
- The nuts can be substituted or omitted for allergies or preferences.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 142 kcal
- Sugar: 12 g
- Sodium: 45 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 4.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2.5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 18 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 1.5 g
- Cholesterol: 20 mg
