Description
Church Window Cookies are delightful no-bake treats featuring a rich chocolate base studded with colorful miniature marshmallows and crunchy toasted walnuts, all rolled in flaky coconut. These festive, easy-to-make cookies resemble stained glass windows when sliced, making them perfect for holiday gatherings or anytime you crave a sweet, chewy snack.
Ingredients
Scale
Chocolate Mixture
- 2 cups semisweet chocolate chips
- 1/2 cup butter, cubed
Add-ins
- 1 package (10 ounces) pastel miniature marshmallows
- 1/2 cup chopped walnuts, toasted
Coating
- 2 cups flaked coconut
Instructions
- Melt Chocolate and Butter: In a large saucepan over low heat, melt the semisweet chocolate chips together with the cubed butter, stirring continuously until the mixture is smooth and fully combined. Remove from heat and allow to cool slightly to prevent the marshmallows from melting.
- Add Marshmallows and Walnuts: Stir the pastel miniature marshmallows and toasted chopped walnuts into the cooled chocolate mixture until evenly distributed.
- Shape the Rolls: Divide the mixture into three equal portions. Place each portion onto a piece of waxed paper. Using the paper to assist, shape each portion into a 10-inch-long roll, smoothing the surface as you go.
- Roll in Coconut: Spread the flaked coconut on a flat surface, then roll each chocolate log thoroughly in the coconut to coat all sides.
- Chill the Rolls: Wrap each coconut-coated roll tightly in waxed paper and refrigerate for 2 hours or until firm enough to hold its shape when sliced.
- Slice and Serve: Once firm, unwrap the rolls and slice crosswise into 1/2-inch-thick cookies. Arrange on a serving plate and enjoy your colorful, chewy Church Window Cookies.
Notes
- For extra flavor, you can toast the coconut lightly before rolling the cookies.
- Store the cookies in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week.
- These cookies can be made ahead and frozen; thaw in the refrigerator before slicing.
- Toasted walnuts can be substituted with pecans or almonds depending on preference.
- If you prefer a nut-free version, omit the walnuts and add extra marshmallows or coconut.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (approximate)
- Calories: 110
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 20mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
