Description
Church Window Cookies are a nostalgic no-bake treat featuring a smooth chocolate and butter base combined with pastel miniature marshmallows and toasted walnuts, all rolled in flaky coconut for a delightful texture and festive appearance.
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 constantly until the mixture is smooth and fully combined. Remove from heat and let cool slightly to avoid melting the marshmallows in the next step.
- Add Marshmallows and Walnuts: Stir the pastel miniature marshmallows and toasted chopped walnuts into the cooled chocolate mixture until evenly distributed.
- Divide and Shape: Divide the mixture into three equal portions. Place each portion onto a piece of waxed paper and, using the waxed paper to help, shape each into a 10-inch-long log.
- Coat with Coconut: Roll each log in the flaked coconut, ensuring an even layer coats the entire surface.
- Wrap and Chill: Wrap each coconut-covered log tightly in waxed paper and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, or until firm enough to slice.
- Slice and Serve: Once firm, slice the logs crosswise into 1/2-inch-thick cookies and serve. Store leftovers in the refrigerator to maintain firmness.
Notes
- Toast walnuts before adding to enhance their flavor and crunch.
- If pastel miniature marshmallows are unavailable, regular miniature marshmallows can be used, though the appearance will differ.
- For a firmer texture, some recipes recommend chilling overnight instead of just 2 hours.
- These cookies do not require baking, making them an easy and quick no-cook dessert option.
- Store cookies in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (based on 60 pieces per batch)
- Calories: 110
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 20mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
