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December 11, 2012

No Bake Fudgy Peppermint Cathedral Cookies

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No Bake Fudgy Peppermint Cathedral Cookies

I am a holiday candy hoarder, and I think companies cash in on that. They put out all kinds of limited edition flavors and when they are gone, they are gone, forcing people to buy two bags in case they run out of the first one (cough). When I see a new flavor, whether it’s marshmallows, M&Ms, Hershey’s Kisses, or Oreos (which I still have yet to see these gingerbread ones?!), they usually end up in my cart. Then they sit in my pantry forever, leaving me with out-of-stock candy so I can’t post recipes since none of you can get the ingredients until next year (#foodbloggerproblems anyone?) So this year, I made an effort to do better and made No-Bake Fudgy Peppermint Cathedral Cookies, which uses both peppermint marshmallows and M&Ms for a holiday treat.


<No Bake Fudgy Peppermint Cathedral Cookies

I had a bag of peppermint marshmallows and white chocolate peppermint M&Ms. I did Peppermint Rice Crispy Treats last year, so I wanted a new recipe. Then I hit a wall with the M&Ms. I didn’t want to do cookies since I did that for Halloween. I was going to do fudge, but I had such a bad day in the kitchen that night, I just knew it would fail. I had a recipe for Cathedral Cookies in my recipe box, so I started thinking. Mini peppermint marshmallows. That could work! Then instead of nuts, I used M&Ms.


No Bake Fudgy Peppermint Cathedral Cookies

I was a mess that night (literally). Chocolate ALL over my hands trying to roll the dang thing up. I was so skeptical that these were even going to work. I shoved it in the freezer and went to bed. The log set up beautifully and cut so easily. And everything smelled like peppermint. Of course, being as fudgy as they are, you can’t leave them out of the fridge too long or they are quite messy slicing.


No Bake Fudgy Peppermint Cathedral Cookies

The cathedral part of the name comes from the original use of colored marshmallows. After slicing, the colors represent a stained glass window found in cathedrals. This peppermint version is all dressed up for the holiday.


No Bake Fudgy Peppermint Cathedral Cookies

The best part about these No-Bake Fudgy Peppermint Cathedral Cookies is making them ahead of time and storing the log in the freezer until ready to serve. That is one less thing for you to do when planning those holiday parties.


No Bake Fudgy Peppermint Cathedral Cookies


No-Bake Fudgy Peppermint Cathedral Cookies

No-Bake Fudgy Peppermint Cathedral Cookies

Yield: 1

Ingredients

  • 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
  • 2 Tbsp butter
  • 1 egg
  • 3 cups mini peppermint marshmallows
  • 1 cup white chocolate peppermint M&Ms, chopped (divided into 1/2 cup + 1/2 cup)

Instructions

  1. In a heavy medium saucepan, melt together the chocolate chips and butter over low heat. Place the egg in a small bowl and add a little bit of the chocolate mixture. Return the mixture to the saucepan and cook over low heat for about 2 minutes, whisking often. Remove from the heat and pour into a heatproof bowl. Cool 15 minutes. Stir in the the marshmallows and 1/2 cup M&Ms. Chill in the bowl for 30 minutes.
  2. On a sheet of parchment paper, shape the chocolate mixture into a log, 1 1/2 inches in diameter. Sprinkle and press the remaining 1/2 cup M&Ms into the top and sides until they stick. Wrap up tightly and twist ends of the paper to seal.
  3. Freeze for 4 hours or overnight. Remove from the paper and cut into slices. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
© Carla Cardello (www.chocolatemoosey.com)

Source: Adapted from Taste of Home magazine

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Filed Under: Cookies + Bars Tagged With: baking chocolate, Christmas, M&Ms, marshmallows, no-bake, peppermint extract

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Comments

  1. Kim@Treats & Trinkets says

    December 11, 2012 at 8:50 AM

    They look all pretty and festive. And lets be honest– messy things are the best kind.

    Reply
  2. Kayle (The Cooking Actress) says

    December 11, 2012 at 9:11 AM

    Eeeeee these look so so yummy! And I love that they use seasonal candy ;)

    Reply
  3. liz says

    December 11, 2012 at 11:20 AM

    These look great! My mom always makes the ones with the multi-colored marshmallows! Love them :)

    Reply
  4. Linda | The Urban Mrs says

    December 11, 2012 at 12:03 PM

    Eekkk I hear you. I’ve been wanting to make something pepperminty since I have peppermint choco at home. This gives me an idea. Perhaps I can use that choco with regular marshmallow (I can’t find peppermint marshmallow). That log looks so gorgeous!

    Reply
    • Carla says

      December 12, 2012 at 9:47 PM

      Yes regular marshmallows would work! The M&Ms should have enough peppermint to carry over, but you can always add a touch of peppermint extract to the chocolate.

      Reply
  5. kelly @ kellybakes says

    December 11, 2012 at 12:13 PM

    Is it bad that I can picture myself sitting on the floor, holding this log of chocolately minty goodness in one hand and just gnawing on the end of it with chocolate smeared on my smiling face and not a care in the world? Because I can. And I would.

    Reply
  6. Jessica | Oh Cake says

    December 11, 2012 at 3:33 PM

    Call me crazy, Carla but why don’t you start doing recipes for making fun, seasonal candy?

    Reply
  7. Alice @ Hip Foodie Mom says

    December 11, 2012 at 4:05 PM

    Oh my goodness!!! these look so good and festive!! I didnt even know peppermint marshmallows existed!!! Love this!!

    Reply
  8. Jennie @themessybakerblog says

    December 12, 2012 at 11:13 AM

    Wee! These look so good. I love limited edition candy. Yum!

    Reply
  9. Brenda says

    November 18, 2013 at 11:48 PM

    These look great,I usually make mine with the muli.colored marshmallows and a few drops of cream de menthe and Wilton’s milk choc candy melts.but I think these will be my new candy this year.

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