These Church Windows are one of those nostalgic no-bake cookies that make such a nice appearance for the holidays. They’re fun, colorful and pretty easy to put together. With just a few ingredients, and my tips and tricks you’ll have the best chocolatey “cookies” that look like stained glass windows when sliced. They’ll definitely be a favorite for cookie trays and parties.
My recipe has the best balance of chocolate and marshmallows, with the perfect tips for melting the chocolate, and timing it all right to make sure everything comes together nicely. The chocolate log cuts up so beautiful with the pieces of colorful marshmallow inside like a stained glass window. Not to be confused with Stained Glass Window Cookies, which are a sugar cookie with a hard candy window peaking through the middle.
They cut up so beautifully, and will taste just like the ones you remember from your childhood.
Why Make This Recipe
- No Bake Treat: Without turning the oven on we’ve got an easy no bake cookie that is made on the stove top. Just a few minutes of mixing time, and you’ve got a super easy treat! Perfect when we want to save the oven for baking all our sugar cookies.
- Colorful and Fun: The colorful mini marshmallows look so festive in the slices of these chocolate cookies.
- Great Make Ahead Option: The logs can be stored in the fridge for up to 1 week, so you can make these whenever you have time. Then they’ll be ready to go for your party or cookie trays.
Ingredients Needed
This is a quick overview of the ingredients you’ll need for this Church Window Cookie Recipe. Specific measurements and full recipe instructions are in the printable recipe card below.
- Unsalted Butter – Gives the chocolate a smoother texture
- Chocolate Chips – Coats the marshmallows and holds everything together
- Walnuts – Dice these up into small pieces, and they’ll add the perfect crunch to the cookies. You can also use pecans.
- Multi Colored Marshmallows – These give the cookies they’re nice stained glass church window appearance
- Shredded Coconut – This is rolled around the logs to keep everything from being sticky, and for a little extra flavor.
How to make Church Window Cookies
Step 1: Melt the Chocolate. Add the chocolate chips and butter to a medium sauce pan over low heat. Stir together until they are both totally melted, and smooth. Remove from the heat and let the chocolate cool for a few minutes.
Step 2: Mix it all Together. Add the marshmallows and nuts to a large mixing bowl. Pour the slightly cooled chocolate over the top and fold it all together until coated.
Step 3: Add Coconut. Lay out 2 pieces of plastic wrap and sprinkle each with some of the coconut (reserving a little for later).
Step 4: Make the Logs. Divide the chocolate mixture, placing half on top of each coconut portion in a long log shape. Sprinkle the reserved coconut on top. Use the plastic wrap to roll the mixture up and shape it even more into a log shape, pressing and pushing where needed. Twist the plastic wrap ends to close. Place in the fridge to chill for at least 1 hour.
Step 5: Slice into pieces. Use a serrated knife to cut the logs into 1/2 inch pieces to reveal the church windows.
Tips and Tricks
- Use Low Heat: Melt the chocolate and butter over low heat, stirring often to keep the chocolate from getting overheated. The butter helps smooth it out, but we still want to make sure we don’t scorch the chocolate.
- Coconut Substitute: If you don’t like coconut, you can roll the logs in powdered sugar instead.
- Use a Serrated Knife: Using a serrated knife works best for slicing your log into pieces.
Storage Instructions
Store the logs wrapped in plastic wrap in the fridge for up to 1 week. They will store better in the logs, and not pre-sliced. Slice them when you are ready to serve them.
You can also freeze the logs. Wrap them tightly in the plastic wrap, then place them in a freezer safe bag. They can be frozen for up to 2 months. Thaw overnight in the fridge before slicing and serving.
These Church Windows are simple, and nostalgic, and perfect for the holidays. They have such a fun appearance, and chocolatey flavor. They’re such a fun favorite to make year after year.
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Church Windows Recipe
Ingredients
- 2 cups semi sweet chocolate chips
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 10 oz colorful mini marshmallows
- 1 cup walnuts (chopped)
- 1 cup sweetened shredded coconut
Instructions
- Add the chocolate chips and butter to a small pot and heat it on the stove over medium low heat. Stir frequently until they're both totally melted. 2 cups semi sweet chocolate chips, 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- Set the chocolate aside and let it cool for about 10 minutes.
- Add the marshmallows and walnuts to a large bowl, and stir them together. 10 oz colorful mini marshmallows, 1 cup walnuts
- Pour the cooled chocolate over the marshmallows, and mix to stir until they are evenly coated. Set aside for a couple minutes.
- Spread out two long pieces of plastic wrap on a flat surface. Sprinkle each with most of the coconut, divided evenly between them. 1 cup sweetened shredded coconut
- Scoop the chocolate mixture in a long log shape on top of the coconut. Sprinkle the remaining coconut on top of the chocolate.
- Roll the mixture up into a log using the plastic wrap. Squish and move the chocolate around to get the log as tight as you can. Roll it up and twist the ends to seal the plastic. Tape the plastic wrap closed if needed.
- Place in the fridge to chill for at least 2 hours, up to 7 days. Slice with a serrated knife into 1/2 inch pieces.
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