Cathedral Cookies

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!!

• Ready In: 47 mins
• Serves: 18
• Yields: 3 dozen

Ingredients

• 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

Directions

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