Description
This Marshmallow Yule Log is a delightful and festive treat that combines chocolate, walnuts, and colorful marshmallows, making it a nostalgic holiday dessert. With a rich chocolate base, chewy marshmallows, and a coconut coating, it’s a crowd-pleaser that’s both fun to make and eat. The perfect dessert for any holiday gathering!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1/2 cup salted butter
- 2 cups semisweet chocolate chips
- 1 cup chopped walnuts
- 5 1/2 cups (10.5-ounce package) rainbow-colored miniature marshmallows
- 1 cup flaked coconut
Instructions
- Melt the Butter and Chocolate:
In a pan over low heat, melt the butter and semisweet chocolate chips. Stir occasionally to ensure the mixture is smooth and fully combined. Allow the melted mixture to cool slightly so that when you add the marshmallows, they don’t melt. - Add Walnuts and Marshmallows:
Stir in the chopped walnuts and rainbow-colored miniature marshmallows. Mix gently to coat the marshmallows and walnuts with the chocolate mixture. - Let Cool:
Allow the chocolate-marshmallow mixture to cool to room temperature. - Coat with Coconut:
Spread the flaked coconut out on a sheet of waxed paper. Divide the cooled mixture into two equal portions and form each portion into a long log shape. Use the parchment paper to roll each log back and forth to coat them with the coconut. The mixture may be sticky, but the coconut will stick easily. - Wrap and Refrigerate:
Once the logs are coated with coconut, wrap each one tightly in waxed paper and then in plastic wrap. Refrigerate the logs overnight, or for a few hours, to allow them to firm up. - Serve:
When ready to serve, remove the rolls from the refrigerator and let them defrost slightly. Slice the logs into approximately 1/3-inch thick slices, revealing the colorful marshmallow pattern inside.
Notes
- Make Ahead: This treat can be prepared a day or two in advance and stored in the refrigerator.
- Texture Tip: The mixture is sticky, so use parchment paper to help roll the logs easily.
- Substitutions: You can substitute walnuts with pecans or almonds if preferred.
- Serving Idea: Serve the slices as a sweet treat on a dessert platter for the holidays.
- Freezing: You can also freeze the logs for up to a month. Just wrap tightly and defrost before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (1/3-inch thick)
- Calories: 1801
- Sugar: 17g
- Sodium: 40mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg