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Salted Pretzel Church Window Cookies

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Salted Pretzel Church Window Cookies are a no-bake treat that combines sweet chocolate, salty pretzels, roasted mixed nuts, and chewy marshmallows. Chilled and sliced into bite-sized pieces, these cookies are the perfect mix of crunchy, chewy, and rich flavors.

Ingredients

2 ¼ cups salted roasted mixed nuts

½ cup butter

1 cup semisweet chocolate chips

1 cup dark chocolate chips

5 cups rainbow miniature marshmallows

1 ½ cups pretzels, crushed

Instructions

  • Prepare the nuts: Coarsely chop 1 ½ cups of mixed nuts, finely chop the remaining ¾ cup.

  • Melt the chocolate: In a double boiler or heat-safe bowl, melt butter, semisweet chocolate chips, and dark chocolate chips. Stir occasionally until smooth. Remove from heat and cool for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.

  • Add marshmallows and coarsely chopped nuts: Stir marshmallows and coarsely chopped nuts into the melted chocolate mixture until evenly coated.

  • Form the logs: Place two 15×18-inch parchment paper pieces on a flat surface. Spoon half of the chocolate mixture onto each piece, shaping each into a 12-inch log using parchment or a silicone spatula.

  • Chill the logs: Wrap the logs in parchment and chill for 15-20 minutes until firm on the outside but soft inside.

  • Prepare the pretzel coating: Mix finely chopped nuts and crushed pretzels in a small bowl. Place two more parchment paper pieces on the surface, sprinkling each with half of the pretzel mixture.

  • Coat the logs: Roll the chilled logs in the pretzel mixture, pressing gently to coat. Wrap tightly in parchment and chill for at least 4 hours or overnight.

  • Slice and store: Once firm, slice logs into ½-inch pieces. Trim any uneven ends.

  • Store: Layer cookies in an airtight container between waxed paper and store in the fridge for up to 3 weeks.

Notes

Experiment with different nuts, such as almonds or pecans, for variety.

Use white chocolate instead of dark chocolate for a sweeter version.

Add dried fruit like cranberries or raisins for an extra burst of sweetness.

If you prefer a more pronounced salty flavor, increase the amount of pretzels or add a pinch of sea salt to the chocolate mixture.

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