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CATHEDRAL WINDOW COOKIES



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From her kitchen in Meriden, Connecticut, Diane Sequist shares this treat that's bound to become a family favorite. "These cookies are great for bake sales and holidays," she writes. "Kids of all ages love the colorful mini marshmallows, chocolate and chopped nuts."

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 20m

Yield about 4-1/2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 4

1 package (10-1/2 ounces) pastel marshmallows
1 cup chopped walnuts, optional
2 cups semisweet chocolate chips
1/2 cup butter, cubed

Steps:

  • Place marshmallows and nuts if desired in a large bowl; set aside. In a heavy saucepan, melt chocolate chips and butter over medium-low heat. Pour over marshmallow mixture and mix well. Cover and refrigerate for 1 hour, stirring occasionally., Shape marshmallow mixture into a 12-in. roll; wrap in waxed paper. Refrigerate for 4 hours or until firm. Unwrap and cut into 3/8-in. slices; cut slices in half.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 63 calories, Fat 4g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 5mg cholesterol, Sodium 20mg sodium, Carbohydrate 8g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 0 protein.

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Received this recipe from my mom a long time ago. She knows my passion for chocolate. It's chocolate, nuts and coconut at its best.

Provided by Iron Bloomers

Categories     Candy

Time 5m

Yield 3 dozen

Number Of Ingredients 5

1/2-1 cup margarine
1 (12 ounce) package chocolate chips
1 (5 ounce) bag mini marshmallows
1/2 cup coconut
1 cup chopped walnuts

Steps:

  • Melt margarine and chocolate chips, combining well; cool slightly. Add nuts and marshmallows; mix well.
  • On a piece of waxed paper, place some of the coconut.
  • Shape 1/3 of chocolate mixture into log about 2-inches in diameter; roll in coconut to coat.
  • Wrap in waxed paper.
  • Repeat with remaining 2/3s for a total of 3 logs.
  • Chill overnight or place in ziploc bag and freeze.
  • When ready to use, slice about 1/2-inch thick.

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Children love the colorful marshmallows in these festive confections, which look like stained glass when they're sliced. They practically light up the room from the serving platter at our holiday parties. -Carol Shaffer, Cape Girardeau, Missouri

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 20m

Yield about 5 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
2 tablespoons butter
1 large egg, room temperature, lightly beaten
3 cups pastel miniature marshmallows
1/2 cup chopped pecans or walnuts
1 cup sweetened shredded coconut

Steps:

  • In top of a double boiler or a metal bowl over simmering water, melt chocolate chips and butter over low heat, stirring occasionally. Stir a small amount into the egg, then return all to pan. Cook and stir over low heat for 2 minutes. Pour into a bowl; let cool for 15 minutes. Gently stir in marshmallows and nuts. Chill for 30 minutes. , On a sheet of waxed paper, shape mixture into a 1-1/2-in.-diameter log. Place coconut on another sheet of waxed paper. Gently roll log over coconut to coat sides. Wrap up tightly in waxed paper, twisting ends to seal. , Freeze for 4 hours or overnight. Remove waxed paper. Cut dough into 1/4-in. slices. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 40 calories, Fat 3g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 4mg cholesterol, Sodium 11mg sodium, Carbohydrate 5g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 0 protein.

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Provided by Food Network

Categories     dessert

Time 1h40m

Yield 24 servings

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 stick butter, cubed
One 24-ounce bag semisweet chocolate morsels
1 egg
One 16-ounce bag multi-colored mini marshmallows
1 cup finely chopped walnuts

Steps:

  • In a medium saucepan set over very low heat, melt the butter and chocolate. Remove from the heat and cool completely, 5 to 10 minutes. Add the egg and mix well. Add the marshmallows and mix until completely incorporated, then add the nuts and mix, making sure everything is coated in chocolate.
  • Spoon about 1/2 cup of the mixture onto a sheet of parchment paper, and use the paper to roll into a log. Repeat for the remaining mixture, about 4 logs total.
  • Wrap the each log in foil and freeze until firm, at least 1 hour or up to overnight.
  • When ready to eat, cut into 6 pieces while still frozen. Place the cookies on a serving dish to thaw for 15 to 20 minutes before serving.

CATHEDRAL WINDOW COOKIES



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Categories     Cookies     Citrus     Bake     Christmas     Quick & Easy     Healthy

Yield 5-6 dozen

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 C. butter
1 C. shortening
1 C. white sugar
1 C. brown sugar
3 beaten eggs
2 tsp. almond flavoring
1 C. flour
1 tsp. cinnamon
1 tsp. soda
1 tsp. baking powder
1-2 C. dried fruits (fruit cake fruits)
1 C. chopped walnuts
4-4 1/2 c flour

Steps:

  • 1. mix first 4 ingredients 2. add eggs 3. add next 4 ingredients 4.add fruits and nuts 5. slowly add flour to make dough 6. form into 2 loaves (about 1 1/2 - 3 inches) on plastic wrap 7. refrigerate overnight 8. Take 1 loaf out at a time. Slice thin and place on greased cookie sheets. Do not use parchment paper--they stick it it. 9. bake 350 degrees for 8-10 minutes until slightly brown.

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I found this recipe in a cookie and bar cookbook. Posted for safe keeping. Cooking time does NOT include chilling and freezing time. UPDATE I made these cookies for a cookie exchange! Easy easy easy!! I tripled the recipe and had plenty of cookies for my Christmas trays also!!

Provided by katie in the UP

Categories     Dessert

Time 47m

Yield 3 dozen, 18 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
2 tablespoons butter
1 egg, beaten
3 cups colored miniature marshmallows
1/2 cup chopped nuts (recommended pecans or walnuts)
1 cup flaked coconut

Steps:

  • In a heavy saucepan, melt chocolate chips and butter over low heat, stirring occasionally.
  • Stir a small amount into the egg, then return all to pan.
  • Cook and stir over low heat for 2 minutes.
  • Pour into a bowl; let cool for 15 minutes.
  • Gently stir in marshmallows and nuts.
  • Chill for 30 minutes.
  • On a sheet of waxed paper, shape dough into a 1 1/2 inch diameter log.
  • Place coconut on another sheet of waxed paper.
  • Gently roll log over coconut to coat sides.
  • Wrap up tightly, twisting ends to seal.
  • Freeze for 4 hours or overnight.
  • Remove waxed paper.
  • Cut into 1/4 inch slices.
  • Store in airtight container in the refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 128.7, Fat 7.7, SaturatedFat 4, Cholesterol 15.1, Sodium 56.6, Carbohydrate 15.6, Fiber 1.1, Sugar 11.9, Protein 1.7

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