Stained Glass Window Cookies
- MAKES
- 24 cookies
- CHILL TIME
- 2 Hr
- COOK TIME
- 5 Min
These eye-catching holiday cookies are special for two reasons: one, they're no bake cookies which means they're perfect for holiday entertaining in a hurry. And two, they're absolutely stunning! With their colorful design that resembles stained glass windows, they're sure to be the talk of the table! You might say this easy cookie recipe is downright heavenly.
What You'll Need
- 1 stick (1/2 cup) butter
- 1 (12-ounce) package semisweet chocolate chips
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup chopped walnuts
- 1 (10.5-ounce) package multi-colored miniature marshmallows
- 1 cup sweetened flaked coconut
What to Do
- In a large saucepan over low heat, melt butter and chocolate chips, stirring constantly. Remove saucepan from heat and stir in vanilla and walnuts. Cool mixture 8 to 10 minutes, or until cool but not to the point of hardening.
- Fold in marshmallows and stir until well coated. Spoon half the mixture lengthwise down the center of an 18-inch piece of wax paper. Shape into a 12- x 2-inch log and place at one edge of wax paper. Sprinkle 1/2 cup coconut over remainder of wax paper.
- Roll log over coconut, evenly coating the outside of the entire log. Wrap log firmly in wax paper, folding ends snugly. Repeat with the other half of marshmallow mixture and remaining 1/2 cup coconut.
- Refrigerate until firm (At least 2 hours or overnight). Unwrap each log and cut into 1/4-inch slices; serve.
Mr. Food Test Kitchen Tip!
- Our head chef says these are the perfect cookie to brighten up your holiday cookie trays! Keep them in mind when you're baking this Christmas.
- For more Christmas desserts, try Mrs. Claus' Famous Cupcakes, our Naked Eggnog Cake, or Santa's Creamy Christmas Treat!
- Plus, check out the rest of the cookies in our 2018 Christmas Cookie Countdown!
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julboston
Oct 22, 2013
This used to be my favorite "cookie" at Christmas time growing up. We called them church windows because they look like stained glass. My best friend did not like coconut so we always made one log without it, just for her. Very easy and quick to make.
ConniM1
Oct 10, 2012
I've been making these 'Church Windows' {it's what the original recipe was called} for over 30 years. We never put Coconut in and i used either a stick of Butter or Margarine. The Marjarine holds firmer than the Butter but they are both good and this is not a Cookie it is Candy. There is no flour or baking ;} my family loves them so I will continue making them the way I've been for over 30 years but thank you for sharing.
Jeanieunser 904145 4
Dec 21, 2011
I WENT CRAZY TRYING TO FIND YOUR STAIN GLASS WINDOW COOKIES AND NOT HAVE TO REGISTER FOR FUTURE e MAILS
mythreeladies 8918 446
Dec 15, 2011
These sound really awesome and easy and I was thinking of making them for my kids teachers but one quick question do they need to be some where cold.
julboston
Oct 22, 2013
We always kept them in the freezer until we wanted to eat them. I prefer them a little frozen but they are perfectly fine at room temp. They do tend to dry out if left out for an extended period of time.
i luv 2 cook
Dec 13, 2011
I tried making these with carob but they would not stay together. When they fell apart, I just mixed all the coconut and the marshmallows together and melted them for a little bit with the carob until all blended together and then put them into a nine inch pan and refrigerated them and cut them in pieces. Much like candy and tasted good. I threw the recipe away because it wouldn't work for me but I am back getting it so I can make it almost fudge like. Don't let the marshmallows melt completely, so they still look like stained glass when cut. I also used hazelnuts in the mix instead of walnuts since it was all I had. A taste treat.
treegirl58 8658512
Dec 10, 2011
I have made this for many many years. My recipe doesn't call for butter or coconut. I am going to try it with the butter next time. My family doesn't care for coconut so I roll mine in powder sugar. I am surprised to see this old recipe on here. Thanks for sharing it.
mary0087 9096023
Dec 09, 2011
These are very much like the ones I've made, but instead of the the walnuts in the mixture it was uncooked oats and it was the chopped walnuts the mixture was rolled on to make it look like the window pane. Very yummy both ways.
marykaybond 694704 4
Dec 08, 2011
Thank you Mr. Food; I just love your recipes and we love it when you say OOH it's so good!
ericbooth
Dec 08, 2011
thank you mr food i like best of foods my birthday tomorr friday 33 years hold
rumblechick 743215 7
Dec 08, 2011
This sounds really easy, but I don't like coconut, so maybe roll them in red or green sugar instead!
little miss 0915
Dec 08, 2011
more like candy than cookies, but hey, it still looks great for any occasion. you could also use Christmas colored M&Ms with the letter side down for a more festive look. Roll gently so M&Ms dont crumble.
burnsc 1117486
Dec 08, 2011
My friend makes these every year but would never reveal the recipe. Thank you...now I know what to give her for xmas
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