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This colorful, chocolatey no-bake Church Window Candy looks just like stained-glass church windows — and they’re a nostalgic Christmas favorite.

With just a handful of ingredients and minimal prep, they’re the perfect sweet treat to add to cookie trays, candy classes, or Christmas gift boxes.

⭐ Why You’ll Love This Recipe

• No baking required
• Eye-catching and colorful
• Perfect for kids to help with
• Uses simple pantry ingredients
• Freezes beautifully for holiday prep

Ingredients

• 1 (12-oz) bag semi-sweet chocolate chips
• 1 stick (½ cup) unsalted butter
• 1 bag (10–12 oz) colored mini marshmallows
• ½ cup chopped walnuts, peanuts, or pecans (optional)
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/2 to 1 cup of shredded sweetened coconut (for rolling)
• Wax paper or parchment paper

Instructions

1. Melt the chocolate mixture

In a medium saucepan over low heat, melt the butter and chocolate chips, stirring constantly until smooth.
Remove from heat and let the mixture cool for about 8–10 minutes — it should be warm, not hot, so the marshmallows don’t melt.

2. Add marshmallows and nuts

Stir in the vanilla extract, then fold in the mini marshmallows and nuts (if using) until everything is well coated in chocolate.

3. Form the logs

Lay out a large sheet of wax or parchment paper and sprinkle on half of the shredded coconut. Spoon half of the mixture onto the paper and then shape it into a log.
Roll the log tightly in the paper, twisting the ends to secure.
Repeat with the second half.

4. Chill

Refrigerate for 2–3 hours, or until completely firm. If you are pressed for time, you can place it in the freezer for 30 minutes to an hour.

5. Slice & serve

Unwrap the chilled logs and then slice into ½-inch rounds — revealing your beautiful “church window” pattern — and enjoy!

Storage

• Refrigerator: Store in an airtight container for up to 2 weeks.
• Freezer: Freeze wrapped logs for up to 3 months. Slice while partially thawed.

Tips for Best Results

• Let the chocolate cool slightly or the marshmallows will melt.
• Use colored mini marshmallows for the classic stained-glass look.
• Slice with a sharp serrated knife for clean edges.

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• Pumpkin Bread Pudding from A Day in the Life on the Farm
• Peppermint Ice Cream from Art of Natural Living
• Reindeer Chocolate Bark from Blogghetti
• Cranberry Apple Walnut Crumb Bars from Karen's Kitchen Stories

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