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Let me share my favorite homemade holiday cookies! This easy recipe for Church Window Cookies has been in my family for generations. They're such a simple no-bake treat, but they look absolutely stunning with those colorful marshmallows peeking through like stained glass. Whenever I make these homemade cookies, everyone asks for the recipe!
Why Everyone Loves These
What makes this easy recipe so special? First off, these homemade cookies look way fancier than they are to make. That gorgeous stained-glass effect happens naturally as you slice them! My grandmother taught me this easy recipe when I was little, and now my kids love making them too. The mix of sweet marshmallows, rich chocolate, and crunchy nuts makes them irresistible.
What You'll Need
- Sweet Coconut: Get the sweetened kind for this easy recipe.
- Party Marshmallows: Those colorful mini ones make these homemade treats special.
- Crunchy Walnuts: Toast them first for extra flavor.
- Good Chocolate: I use melting wafers for this homemade recipe.
Let's Make Some Magic
- Get Ready
- Start this easy recipe by laying out strips of shredded coconut on parchment. This is where my homemade cookies will roll.
- Chocolate Time
- Melt your chocolate slowly - this homemade recipe needs patience here. I use the microwave in 30-second bursts.
- Mix It Up
- Combine those pretty marshmallows and nuts, then coat with chocolate. This easy recipe gets a bit messy but it's fun!
- Rolling Fun
- This is my favorite part of the homemade recipe - rolling the mixture into logs in the coconut.
- Chill Out
- Pop your easy homemade treats in the fridge until they're firm.
- Slice and Share
- Cut into pieces when you're ready to serve - watch everyone's faces light up!
My Best Tips
After making this easy recipe countless times, here's what I've learned: take your time melting the chocolate - rushing makes this homemade treat tricky. Keep those coconut strips neat for the prettiest rolls. These homemade cookies need proper chilling time, so don't rush it. Your patience will be rewarded!
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Mix It Up
This homemade recipe is super flexible! Sometimes I use pecans instead of walnuts in this easy recipe, or skip nuts altogether for school treats. Try rolling your homemade cookies in sprinkles or crushed graham crackers instead of coconut. During Christmas, I add a tiny bit of peppermint extract - makes them taste like the holidays!
Keep Them Fresh
These homemade treats stay perfect in the fridge for about 5 days. I love how this easy recipe lets me make them ahead for parties. Just keep the logs wrapped tight and slice your homemade cookies right before serving - they look their prettiest that way. Any leftover slices (if you have any!) keep well in the fridge for a couple days.
Frequently Asked Questions
- → Why chill before slicing?
Proper chilling ensures clean slices and prevents marshmallows from pulling apart.
- → Can I use different nuts?
Yes, any finely chopped nuts work. Pecans are a popular alternative to walnuts.
- → Why spray the spatula?
Prevents mixture from sticking while stirring, making it easier to handle.
- → Can these be frozen?
Yes, freeze up to 3 months well-wrapped. Thaw in refrigerator before slicing.
- → Why use candy melts?
They set firmly at room temperature and won't melt as easily as regular chocolate.