Church Window Cookies are an easy no-bake holiday treat made with chocolate, colorful mini marshmallows, nuts, and coconut made to look like stained glass windows. They are a Christmas classic.
Church windows are festive and fun, but oh so simple to make. Church windows can be made with your choice of nuts and made for any occasion.
I really love these because they are no-bake, which makes them so simple and easy to whip together in no time. Because we all know that this time of year is pure chaos. I like to keep it as effortless as possible while still making everyone happy.
Now – I’m a complete marshmallow freak. I love them – especially when paired with chocolate.
These cookies remind me of fudge or a rocky road bar– with the melted chocolate and chopped nuts paired with the mini marshmallows. But then you add the colors and the sweetened coconut – and it takes these to a whole new level.
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Here are some commonly asked questions
What are Church Window Cookies?
Church Window Cookies are a no-bake holiday treat made with chocolate, colorful mini marshmallows, nuts, and coconut. They are made to look like stained glass windows.
We visited my grandmother’s house for Christmas and she had these there. I know you’ll love them too.
What is the best way to store Church Window Cookies?
Church Window Cookies should be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator. Be sure to separate the layers with parchment or keep them in a single layer.
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Are Church Window Cookies hard to make?
No – not at all. These are easy no-bake holiday treats. The total time to mix is less than 30 minutes. The hardest part is waiting for them to chill before slicing them.
recipe tips & tricks
For the best possible results – follow these tips so you can make THE BEST NO-BAKE COOKIES EVER!
- ALWAYS USE FRESH MARSHMALLOWS! Trust me on this – don’t take that old bag of sticky marshmallows from the back of the pantry. Stale marshmallows mean stale COOKIES. If you want them soft and chewy – always use the freshest marshmallows.
- USE REAL BUTTER – please don’t try to make this recipe with margarine. It just won’t turn out the same.
- Don’t skip the chilling time – you need the chill time to keep the “cookies” together.
- Don’t cook the marshmallows – make sure the chocolate mixture isn’t too warm or it will melt the marshmallows and you will no longer have the texture you need for these to hold together.
- Keep the cookies in an airtight container once cut. Make sure you keep these in the refrigerator as a warm and cozy house will make them melt and fall apart.
- Dampen your hands with water before pressing the mixture together – this will help to keep it all from sticking to your hands.
- Try making them gluten-free by swapping out the ingredients with gluten-free options.
What do Church Window Cookies taste like?
These simple no-bake cookies have a delicious chocolate, nut, and marshmallow flavor.
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Ingredients for Church Window Cookies
- semi-sweet chocolate chips
- unsalted butter
- pastel mini marshmallows
- finely chopped walnuts or pecans
- shredded sweetened coconut
Can these no-bake cookies be made ahead of time?
This cookie recipe can be made up to 2 days in advance. Keep them in an airtight container in the refrigerator until ready to serve.
What kind of marshmallows do you use for these cookies?
I typically use mini marshmallows for these cookies. However, any type of marshmallow may be used. Please see the conversion chart below – when using the standard or jumbo marshmallows, you can just cut them to a smaller size.
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How to Make Church Window Cookies
- In a heavy saucepan, melt the chocolate chips and butter together over low heat, stirring frequently.
- Allow the mixture to cool for about 5-10 minutes, so it doesn’t melt the marshmallows when you stir them in.
- While the chocolate is cooling, prepare the rolling station by laying out 2 large pieces of parchment or wax paper on a working surface and evenly spreading 1 cup of coconut on top of the parchment.
- Next, in a large bowl, combine the marshmallows and chopped nuts.
- Then add the melted chocolate mixture over the marshmallow mixture and stir to combine well.
- Now, divide the mixture in half and place each portion on top of the coconut you spread out on the parchment.
- Shape into logs and roll up tightly in the paper.
- Refrigerate for at least 2-4 hours or until firm enough to cut **you can also freeze for about 15 minutes to get a clean cut.
- Next, slice into ¼-inch thick cookies.
- Finally, store in an airtight container in a single layer or stack in the container with parchment paper separating the layers.
Can Church Window Cookies be frozen?
Yes – these cookies can be frozen for up to 2 months. Be sure to keep them in an airtight container.
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What is the serving size for these cookies?
The serving size for this recipe is one cookie – but you are free to enjoy however you like.
How many cookies does it make?
This recipe will yield 28-30 Church Windows – depending on how thick you slice the cookies.
Can these cookies be decorated?
Yes, that’s the best part about these cookies. Decorate these cookies with colored mini marshmallows for Christmas or white nonpareils for Easter. However, these cookies are typically served without any decoration.
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What type of chocolate do you use for no-bake cookies?
For these cookies, you will need to use semi-sweet chocolate for the best results. However, dark or milk chocolate may be used.
Marshmallow Conversion Chart
- 1 jumbo marshmallow = 4 standard-size marshmallows = 1/2 cup mini-marshmallows
- 1 cup mini-marshmallows = 8 standard-size marshmallows = 1/2 cup marshmallow fluff
- 7 ounces of marshmallow creme = 1.5 cups marshmallow fluff
- 10 ounce bag of mini-marshmallows = 6 cups = 40 standard-size marshmallows
- 1 standard-size marshmallow = 14 mini-marshmallows
- 8 standard-size marshmallows = 1 cup
- 16 ounce bag of mini-marshmallows = 8.5 cups
- 16 ounce bag of standard-size marshmallows = 63 marshmallows
What kind of nuts do you use for Church Windows?
I typically use chopped pecans or walnuts for these cookies. However, any type of nut may be used.
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Church Window Cookies
Ingredients
- 2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
- ½ cup unsalted butter 1 stick
- 10.5 oz pastel mini marshmallows
- 1 cup finely chopped walnuts or pecans
- 2 cups shredded sweetened coconut
Instructions
- In a heavy saucepan, melt the chocolate chips and butter together over low heat, stirring frequently.
- Allow the mixture to cool for about 5-10 minutes, so it doesn’t melt the marshmallows when you stir them in.
- While chocolate is cooling, prepare the rolling station by laying out 2 large pieces of parchment or wax paper on a working surface and evenly spreading 1 cup of coconut on top of the parchment.
- In a large bowl, combine the marshmallows and chopped nuts.
- Add the melted chocolate mixture over the marshmallow mixture and stir to combine well.
- Divide the mixture in half and place each portion on top of the coconut you spread out on the parchment.
- Shape into logs and roll up tightly in the paper.
- Refrigerate for at least 2-4 hours or until firm enough to cut **you can also freeze about 15 minutes to get a clean cut.
- Slice into ¼ inch thick cookies.
- Store in an airtight container in a single layer or stack in the container with parchment paper separating the layers.
Nutritional information for the recipe is provided as a courtesy and is approximate. Please double-check with your own dietary calculator for the best accuracy. We at Yummi Haus cannot guarantee the accuracy of the nutritional information given for any recipe on this site.
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