Cathedral Cookies Recipes

CATHEDRAL WINDOW COOKIES

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.

CATHEDRAL COOKIES

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.

CATHEDRAL WINDOW COOKIES

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.

CATHEDRAL COOKIES

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 WINDOWS II

Steps:

• Melt together the butter and chocolate chips in the top of a double boiler or in the microwave. Stir to blend, then stir in the eggs, colored marshmallows and pecans.
• Pour the mixture into a 9x5 inch loaf pan, lined with foil. Dust with powdered sugar and refrigerate until firm.
• Remove chilled dough from loaf pan, remove the foil, and slice into 1/4 inch slices.

CATHEDRAL COOKIES

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.