Cathedral windows candy remind me of when we use to make candy with my mother-in-law. They are a pretty candy and kids of all ages love them. Also they look so pretty on a plate; they are almost too pretty to eat! 

 

 

What Ingredients Do I Need For Cathedral Windows Candy?

Here’s a list of ingredients you’ll need to make this candy (scroll down for the full recipe):

 

Candy:

• Chocolate chips
• Butter
• Vanilla extract (optional)
• Chopped nuts (optional)
• Colored miniature marshmallows

 

Outside Coating:

• Flaked coconut OR
• Crushed graham cracker crumbs

 

 

 

How Do I Make Whipped Topping Candy?

Here’s the simple steps you’ll follow to make this candy (scroll down for the full recipe):

 

Candy:

• In a micro wave safe bowl, melt the chocolate and the butter on POWER 5 in 30 second increments for up to 2 1/2 minutes.
• Stir in Vanilla extract (optional), if you like.
• Allow the mixture to cool for about 3-4 minutes so that the chocolate is not too hot; then add the nuts and the marshmallows.

 

Outside Coating:

• Place the coconut or graham cracker crumbs onto a piece of waxed paper.
• Make the marshmallow mixture into a long log about 2″ in diameter and place it on top of the coconut or graham crackers.
• Roll all sides to coat the outside.
• Refrigerate the candy log until completely firm; about 3-4 hours.
• Cut the candy log into pieces that are approximately 1″ each.
• Wrap the candy logs in wax paper and freeze until ready to serve, or wrap in plastic wrap or waxed paper and keep in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.

 

 

 

Are There Other Options To Coat My Cathedral Windows Candy?

 

• Yes, if you can think of something that sounds good to you, try it.
• Here are some suggestions for you: Coconut Flakes, Crushed Graham Crackers, Crushed Vanilla Wafers, Crushed Oreos.

 

 

 

More Delicious Candy Recipes:

 

Divinity

Easy Chocolate Caramel Pecan Turtles

Holiday Toffee Surprise

Dixie Peanut Brittle

Microwave Caramels

My Favorite Crockpot Peanut Clusters

Corn Flake Candy

 

Yield: 12 slices

Cathedral Windows Candy

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Cathedral windows candy reminds me of my youth. These beautiful candies are perfect for the holiday season, and such a fun tradition.

Prep Time 20 minutes

Cook Time 2 minutes

Total Time 22 minutes

Ingredients

Candy:

• 6 ounces of chocolate chips
• 2 Tablespoons butter
• 1/2 teaspoon Vanilla extract (optional)
• 1/2 cup chopped nuts (optional)
• 2 1/2 cups colored miniature marshmallows

Outside Coating:

• 1 cup flaked coconut OR
• 1 1/2 cups crushed graham cracker crumbs

Instructions

Candy:

1. In a micro wave safe bowl, melt the chocolate and the butter on POWER 5 in 30 second increments for up to 2 1/2 minutes.
2. Stir in 1/2 teaspoon Vanilla extract (optional), if you like.
3. Allow the mixture to cool for about 3-4 minutes so that the chocolate is not too hot; then add the nuts and the marshmallows.

Outside Coating:

1. Place the coconut or graham cracker crumbs onto a piece of waxed paper.
2. Make the marshmallow mixture into a long log about 2" in diameter and place it on top of the coconut or graham crackers.
3. Roll all sides to coat the outside.
4. Refrigerate the candy log until completely firm; about 3-4 hours.
5. Cut the candy log into pieces that are approximately 1" each.
6. You can wrap the candy logs in wax paper and freeze until ready to serve, or wrap in plastic wrap or waxed paper and keep in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.

Nutrition Information

Yield

12

Serving Size

1
Amount Per Serving Calories 230Total Fat 12gSaturated Fat 6gTrans Fat 0gUnsaturated Fat 5gCholesterol 5mgSodium 109mgCarbohydrates 31gFiber 2gSugar 19gProtein 3g