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Church Window Cookies Recipe

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Church Window Cookies are colorful, no-bake treats combining melted chocolate, pastel mini marshmallows, toasted walnuts, and shredded coconut, chilled to perfection for a delightful snack or dessert.

Ingredients

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Ingredients

  • 2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
  • 1/2 cup butter (sliced)
  • 10 ounces pastel mini marshmallows
  • 3/4 cup chopped walnuts (toasted)
  • 2 cups sweetened shredded coconut

Instructions

  1. Melting Chocolate and Butter: In a large saucepan, add the 2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips and 1/2 cup butter. Place over low heat and heat the chocolate chips and butter just until melted and smooth while stirring occasionally.
  2. Cooling Mixture: Remove from heat and set aside to cool slightly until it still appears melted but no longer hot enough to melt the marshmallows.
  3. Combining Ingredients: Add the 3/4 cup chopped walnuts and 10 ounces pastel mini marshmallows to the cooled chocolate mixture and stir to evenly distributed.
  4. Dividing Mixture: Divide the mixture evenly between 3 pieces of parchment paper.
  5. Shaping Logs: Using the parchment paper, shape the chocolate mixture into an 8-10 inch log.
  6. Coating in Coconut: Remove the parchment paper and gently roll them in the 2 cups sweetened shredded coconut.
  7. Chilling: Wrap the parchment paper back around the logs and place in the fridge to chill for at least 2 hours or up to overnight.
  8. Slicing: Once the logs are set up, slice into ½-1 inch slices.
  9. Storing: Store in an airtight container at room temperature for 5 to 7 days.

Notes

  • Chill the logs for at least 2 hours or overnight for best results.
  • Store cookies in an airtight container to keep them fresh for 5 to 7 days.