Description
Church Window Cookies are delightful no-bake treats featuring a rich blend of melted chocolate and butter mixed with pastel miniature marshmallows and toasted walnuts, all rolled in flaky coconut. These colorful, chewy, and crunchy cookies are perfect for holiday gatherings or anytime you want a quick, festive dessert without turning on the oven.
Ingredients
Scale
Chocolate Mixture
- 2 cups semisweet chocolate chips
- 1/2 cup butter, cubed
Mix-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, melt the semisweet chocolate chips and cubed butter over low heat, stirring continuously until the mixture is smooth and fully combined. Remove from heat and let it cool slightly.
- Stir in Marshmallows and Walnuts: Once the chocolate mixture is cooled but still pliable, gently fold in the pastel miniature marshmallows and toasted chopped walnuts, ensuring even distribution.
- Divide and Shape Rolls: Divide the mixture into three equal portions. Place each portion onto a piece of waxed paper. Using the waxed paper to assist, shape each portion into a 10-inch-long log.
- Coat with Coconut: Spread the flaked coconut on a flat surface or plate. Roll each log in the coconut until fully coated on all sides.
- Wrap and Chill: Wrap each coconut-coated log tightly with waxed paper. Place all wrapped logs in the refrigerator and chill for 2 hours or until firm.
- Slice and Serve: After chilling, unwrap each log and cut crosswise into 1/2-inch thick slices to form individual cookies. Serve immediately or store in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
Notes
- To toast walnuts, spread them on a baking sheet and bake at 350°F (175°C) for about 5-7 minutes until fragrant, then cool before using.
- For a nut-free version, omit the walnuts or substitute with toasted sunflower seeds or pumpkin seeds.
- Use pastel marshmallows for the classic colorful appearance; white marshmallows will work but won’t have the same visual effect.
- Store the cookies in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week for best freshness.
- These cookies do not require baking, making them perfect for quick preparation and minimal cleanup.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (based on 5 dozen yield)
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 15mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
