A classic Christmastime treat, Marshmallow Church Window Slices were a childhood favourite. Only four ingredients bring this sweet treat to life!
Sit back and let me tell you about the easiest recipe you can possibly make to serve your guests this Christmas. These little slices of chocolatey, marshmallowy goodness are extremely simple, but looks extremely impressive!
The Christmas season is busy enough as it is, and we all like to show off to our guests with our décor and whatever might be on the menu, so why not take a little help wherever you can get it!?
You know what else is great about these cookies? Well, I’ll tell you – there’s only 4 ingredients! You can yield approximately 24 rather large slices – depending on how thick you slice them – for less than $10.
Oh, I forgot one more great thing! You simply leave the cookie log in your freezer and take it out whenever you need it. It’s very freezer-friendly and retains a freshly made taste. Just removed the cookie log from your freezer and let it set at room temperature for 4 or 5 minutes. Slice off what you need and put the rest back into the freezer for another time.
Now, I decided to make these with white marshmallows, but you can use the mini coloured type if you prefer. In fact, the coloured marshmallows will look more like a church window, but I felt the white would result in a classier, more upscale look. Because, presentation matters, folks! 😉
Marshmallow Church Window Slices
Ingredients
- 400 grams mini marshmallows, one regular sized bag
- 300 grams semi-sweet chocolate chips, one regular sized bag
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, room temperature
- 1 cup shredded coconut
Instructions
- Using the double boiler method (or a microwave), melt the butter and the chocolate chips together. Stir constantly! This process will take just a few minutes and is needed to fully incorporate the butter into the chocolate.
- Once completely melted, remove from the heat and allow to cool for 5 minutes.
- Stir the marshmallows into the melted chocolate mixture. Stir well, ensuring that every single mini marshmallow is covered with chocolate.
- Lay down a large sheet of parchment paper and sprinkle 1/2 cup of the coconut onto the paper. Spoon half of the marshmallow mixture along the edge of the paper. Leave a good 3-4 inches of free space around. Roll the paper up, creating a log shape. Be sure to tuck in the ends.
- Next, wrap the parchment paper log in a large sheet of tin foil. Be sure to re-shape into a log form and place into the freezer.
- Repeat with the remaining marshmallow mixture and form a second log.
- Freeze for a minimum of 1 hour before slice.
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goodiegodmother says
I’m so glad you posted this recipe because I zeroed in on the cookies in the background of your red wine hot chocolate in the Project Christmas Cookbook and I had to know what it was but I didn’t want to be all baking-nerd creepy about it. It’s lovely!
byronethomas@gmail.com says
You have no idea how much I laughed at this comment! I’m glad I was able to put to rest your inner baking nerd creep. 😉
WhitBit's Indian Kitchen says
These look so chewy and delicious! LOVE!
byronethomas@gmail.com says
Chewy and chocolaty! 🙂
Brian Jones says
What a beautiful looking but simple idea, perfect for hexmas… I may even be tempted to make one of these for visitors over the christmas period!
Paige says
I love these! And I can only imagine how delicious they are with marshmallows AND chocolate!
byronethomas@gmail.com says
Thanks, Paige. Delightfully cheap and easy!
Whitney says
I LOVE this recipe! It looks so easy and so beautiful!!
Johlene@FlavoursandFrosting says
I love that you used only 4 ingredients for these!!!
Hillary Reeves says
Omg my grandma made these all the time when I was little and I totally forgot that until now!! They’re soo good too. Oh I’m so happy you reminded me!! Making these ASAP.
Taylor @ The Girl on Bloor says
These are so beautifully styled and so cute Byron!!! You’re already getting me excited for Christmastime!
byronethomas@gmail.com says
Thank you, Taylor. That means so much coming from you. I love your blog and look to it often for food styling inspiration. 🙂
Linda K says
Oh this is the perfect recipe to make with my little granddaughter! But I think she would enjoy coloured marshmallows. 🙂 Thanks for sharing!
byronethomas@gmail.com says
I agree, Linda! You gotta use coloured marshmallows; she’ll love it! 🙂
Leah Gordon says
I made with Godiva White Chocolate wafers, and Kraft Colored Mini Marshmallows. They turned out great I guess, I took to a baby shower and they were wiped out before I could get a crumb~
Allyson Tannone says
Love your easy yet yummy recipes! Just wondered if these get sticky or gooey once they thaw?
Thanks!
Karen Howard says
A Great & Easy Recipe. But I totally agree on using colored marshmallows & never even heard of using white ones until now. The whole point is seeing colors to resemble the church windows. 😃