Description
Delicious and colorful church window cookies made with chocolate, marshmallows, and coconut.
Ingredients
Scale
- ½ cup butter
- 12 oz semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1–2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 pinch salt
- 10 oz rainbow colored miniature marshmallows
- 2 cups shredded sweetened coconut
- ½ cup confectioners sugar (optional coating)
- ¼ cup chopped or crushed nuts (optional – walnuts, pecans, or almonds)
Instructions
- Combine ½ cup butter and 12 oz semi-sweet chocolate chips in a bowl. Microwave in 30-second increments (or use a double boiler over low heat) until mostly melted. Stir until completely smooth to avoid overheating.
- Let the mixture sit for 5–10 minutes, stirring occasionally. It should feel near room temperature before proceeding so the marshmallows don’t melt.
- Stir in the 1-2 tsp vanilla extract and 1 pinch salt until smooth. Gently fold in the 10 oz rainbow colored miniature marshmallows (plus optional ¼ cup chopped or crushed nuts) until every piece is evenly coated in chocolate.
- Lay out two long sheets of parchment paper. Spread a center line of 2 cups shredded sweetened coconut (or optional ½ cup confectioners sugar) down the middle of each sheet.
- Spoon half of the mixture onto the coconut line of each sheet. Sprinkle the remaining coconut over the tops.
- Use the parchment paper to roll and press the mixture into two tight, even cylinders (about 2 inches in diameter). Twist the ends of the paper to seal.
- Refrigerate the logs for at least 4 hours to ensure they are fully set, easy to handle, and will slice best.
- For the best results, unwrap the logs and use a clean, sharp knife to slice into rounds between ¼ and ½ inch thick.
- Enjoy your church window cookies while chilled. They can typically stay at room temperature for 2–4 hours before the chocolate softens.
Notes
- Ensure the mixture is at room temperature before adding marshmallows to prevent melting.
- These cookies can be stored at room temperature for a few hours before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 slices
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 60mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg