Description
Church Window Cookies are a delightful no-bake treat featuring a rich chocolate base combined with sweet pastel miniature marshmallows, crunchy toasted walnuts, and a coating of flaked coconut. These colorful, festive cookies are perfect for holiday gatherings or anytime you want a simple yet indulgent dessert that requires minimal preparation and no oven time.
Ingredients
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Ingredients
- 2 cups semisweet chocolate chips
- 1/2 cup butter, cubed
- 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 smooth and fully combined. Remove from heat and allow to cool slightly to prevent melting the marshmallows.
- Combine with Marshmallows and Walnuts: Stir the pastel miniature marshmallows and toasted chopped walnuts into the slightly cooled chocolate mixture until evenly distributed.
- Shape the Rolls: Divide the mixture into three equal portions. Place each portion on a piece of waxed paper. Using the waxed paper to help, shape each portion into a 10-inch long roll.
- Coat with Coconut: Roll each shaped log carefully in the flaked coconut until fully coated on all sides.
- Chill to Firm Up: Wrap each roll tightly in waxed paper and refrigerate for about 2 hours or until firm enough to slice.
- Slice and Serve: Once firm, remove rolls from refrigerator and slice crosswise into 1/2-inch thick slices to create beautifully colored cookies. Serve chilled or at room temperature.
Notes
- To toast walnuts, spread them on a baking sheet and bake at 350°F (175°C) for 5-7 minutes until fragrant.
- Use pastel miniature marshmallows for a festive, stained-glass effect inside the cookies.
- Store leftover cookies in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week.
- If you prefer a nut-free version, omit walnuts and increase the coconut slightly.
- For easier slicing, ensure rolls are fully firmed up in the refrigerator.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (approx. 14g)
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 20mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
