Description
Church Window Cookies are a delightful no-bake treat combining melted chocolate, mini marshmallows, walnuts, and shredded coconut, rolled into festive logs and sliced into colorful, chewy cookies. These easy-to-make cookies are perfect for holiday gatherings or anytime you want a fun and quick dessert.
Ingredients
Scale
Chocolate Mixture
- ½ cup (113g) unsalted butter, 1 stick
- 12 oz (340g) semi-sweet chocolate chips, 2 cups
Mix-ins
- 1 cup (113g) finely diced walnuts
- 1 bag (287g) mini multi colored marshmallows, 10 oz
Rolling Station
- 1 ½ cups (128g) sweetened shredded coconut (divided)
Instructions
- Melt Chocolate and Butter: In a small pot over low heat on the stove, melt the butter and semi-sweet chocolate chips together, stirring frequently until the mixture is smooth and fully melted. Remove from heat and allow the chocolate to cool for 5 minutes before proceeding.
- Prepare Rolling Station: Lay two long pieces of plastic wrap or wax paper flat on your countertop. Sprinkle each piece generously with shredded coconut, reserving some coconut for later use.
- Mix Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, combine the mini marshmallows and finely diced walnuts. Pour the slightly cooled melted chocolate over this mixture and stir well to evenly coat everything.
- Form Logs: Divide the marshmallow mixture in half and place each half onto the coconut-covered plastic wrap pieces, shaping them into rough log shapes.
- Roll and Wrap: Sprinkle the reserved shredded coconut on top of each log. Using the plastic wrap, carefully roll each log into a uniform, tightly wrapped cylinder. Twist the ends of the plastic wrap and secure with small pieces of tape to keep the logs sealed.
- Chill and Slice: Refrigerate the wrapped logs for at least 1 hour to firm up. When firm, unwrap and use a serrated knife to cut the logs into individual cookie slices. Serve and enjoy!
Notes
- Use low heat when melting the chocolate and butter, stirring frequently to prevent burning.
- Allow the melted chocolate to cool slightly before mixing with marshmallows to avoid melting them.
- Dividing the mixture into two logs makes it easier to roll and handle.
- Wrap the logs tightly with plastic wrap or wax paper to maintain shape during chilling.
- Storage: Wrap the entire log in plastic wrap and refrigerate for up to 1 week. Do not pre-slice until ready to serve.
- Freezing Logs: Wrap tightly and freeze for up to 1 month; thaw overnight in the refrigerator.
- Freezing Cookies Slices: Slice the cookies, bundle 3-4 cookies together, wrap in plastic wrap, and freeze in a ziplock bag for up to 1 month. Thaw in the fridge overnight before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 30mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
