Description
Church Window Cookies are a no-bake, delightful treat featuring a rich blend of melted chocolate, buttery sweetness, crunchy walnuts, colorful mini marshmallows, and shredded coconut. These vibrant, easy-to-make logs are rolled and chilled, creating a visually appealing and delicious cookie perfect for holiday gatherings or anytime snacking.
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 ½ cups (128g) sweetened shredded coconut, divided
- 1 bag (287g) mini multi-colored marshmallows (10 oz)
Instructions
- Melt Chocolate and Butter: In a small pot on the stove over low heat, melt the butter and chocolate chips together, stirring frequently until smooth and fully melted. Remove from heat and allow the chocolate to cool for 5 minutes before proceeding.
- Prepare Rolling Station: Lay two pieces of long plastic wrap or wax paper flat on a surface. Sprinkle each piece generously with shredded coconut, reserving some coconut for topping later.
- Combine Mix-ins: In a large mixing bowl, add the mini marshmallows and finely diced walnuts. Pour the slightly cooled chocolate mixture over them and stir well to combine everything evenly.
- Form Logs: Divide the marshmallow mixture in half. Place one half onto one piece of coconut-sprinkled plastic wrap in a log shape. Repeat with the second half on the other piece of plastic wrap.
- Roll and Seal Logs: Sprinkle more shredded coconut on top of each log mixture. Using the plastic wrap, roll the mixtures into uniform logs tightly wrapped. Twist the ends of the wrap and secure them with small pieces of tape to keep the logs intact.
- Chill and Slice: Refrigerate the logs for at least 1 hour to firm up. Once set, use a serrated knife to slice the logs into individual cookie pieces.
Notes
- Use low heat when melting the chocolate and butter to avoid burning and stir frequently to ensure smooth texture.
- Allow the chocolate to cool slightly before mixing with marshmallows to prevent melting the marshmallows.
- Dividing the mixture makes rolling easier and helps form uniform logs.
- Plastic wrap or wax paper works best for rolling and sealing the logs tightly.
- Store whole logs wrapped in plastic wrap in the refrigerator for up to 1 week. Avoid pre-slicing until serving.
- For freezing, wrap logs tightly and freeze for up to 1 month; thaw overnight in the refrigerator before slicing.
- Freeze slices in small bundles wrapped in plastic and stored in freezer bags for up to 1 month, thawing in the fridge overnight.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 140
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 35mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 4.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
