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A plate of church window cookies in front of a glass jar of multi-colored fruity marshmallows.
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Church Window Cookies

Church Window Cookies not only taste heavenly but they also look like little pieces of art, like the vibrant stained glass windows of a cathedral! With only 5 ingredients, these no-bake classic American cookies are one of our favorite things to make during the holidays.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time5 minutes
Chilling Time3 hours
Total Time3 hours 15 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Servings: 24 cookies
Author: Amy Nash

Ingredients

  • 2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
  • ½ cup salted butter
  • 2 cups shredded sweetened coconut
  • 1 (10-ounce) package mini multi-colored marshmallows
  • 1 cup chopped walnuts

Instructions

  • Heat the chocolate chips and the stick of butter in a medium saucepan over low heat.
  • Stir frequently until the melted chocolate is smooth. Set the pan aside to cool for 5 minutes.
  • Combine the colored marshmallows and walnuts in a large bowl.
  • Once the chocolate mixture has cooled a bit, pour it over the marshmallows and walnuts and stir until everything is evenly coated.
  • Lay out two large pieces of waxed paper, plastic wrap, or sheets of parchment paper on the countertop. Sprinkle ¼ of the coconut on each piece of plastic wrap in a narrow, roughly 4-inch strip down the center.
  • Pour half of the chocolate marshmallow mixture in a line on top of the coconut, roughly shaping it into a log shape. Repeat for the other log.
  • Sprinkle the remaining coconut over the chocolate and marshmallows.
  • Roll up into two tight logs, twisting the ends to secure them so they don't unroll. Transfer the logs to the fridge and let the mixture chill for 2-3 hours until firm and set up.
  • Unwrap each cookie log, then slice them into discs with a sharp knife to serve.

Notes

Storage
  • Store: These cookies can last up to a week at room temperature when stored in an airtight container. If you are making the cookies in a warmer climate or during warmer months, then they will be okay at room temperature for a while, but you should keep them stored in the refrigerator to retain their shape.
  • Freeze: Church window cookies freeze well. Just store them in an airtight container or freezer bag. To prevent them from sticking together, you may want to put a piece of parchment paper in between each of them.