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When my children were little, a dear friend of mine gave me the recipe for Easter cookies. This is a lovely tradition to share with all children, ages 1 to 100. The idea is to have the children help make the cookies and use each ingredient as to explain a part of the story of the resurrection of Christ. When the cookies are complete, you not only have a tasty treat but they serve as a vivid symbol of true reason why we celebrate Easter.
EASTER COOKIE RECIPE
- 1 cup whole pecans
- 3 egg whites
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 teaspoon vinegar
- 1/8 teaspoon salt (small pinch)
Directions:
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Preheat oven to 300 degrees.
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Place pecans in a zip lock bag, close the bag, and let the children beat the bag with a wooden spoon to break the pecans into small pieces
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Explain to the children that after Jesus was arrested, the Roman soldiers beat him. (John 19:1-3)
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Let the children smell the vinegar.
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Put the vinegar into a mixing bowl.
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Explain that when Jesus was thirsty on the cross he was given vinegar to drink. (John 19:28-30)
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Add egg whites to the vinegar.
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Eggs represent life.
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Explain that Jesus gave his life to give us life.
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Sprinkle a little salt into each child’s hands.
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Let them taste it and brush the rest into the bowl.
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Explain that this represents the salty tears shed by Jesus’ followers, and the bitterness of our sin.
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So far the ingredients aren’t very appetizing.
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Add 1 cup sugar.
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Explain that the sweetest part of the story is that Jesus died because He loves us.
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He wants us to know and belong to him.
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Beat with a mixer on high speed for 12 to 15 minutes until the stiff peaks form.
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Explain that the color white represents the purity in God’s eyes of those whose sin have been cleansed by Jesus.
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Fold in Broken Nuts.
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Drop by teaspoons onto a cookie sheet covered with wax paper.
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Explain that each mound represents the rocky tomb where Jesus’ body was laid.
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Put the cookie sheet in the oven and turn OFF.
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Give each child a piece of tape and seal the oven door.
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Explain that Jesus’ tomb was sealed.
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Go to bed.
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Explain to the children that they may feel sad to leave the cookies in the oven overnight.
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Jesus’ followers were in despair when the tomb was sealed.
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On Easter morning, open the oven and give everyone a cookie.
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Notice the cracked surface and take a bite.
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The cookies are HOLLOW!
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On the first Easter Jesus’ followers were amazed to find the tomb open and empty.
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He has risen!
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Happy Easter Everyone!
Love this Leslie!! Going to do this with my family 🙂
Elle, it is such a fun family tradition!
This is so awesome!! Thanks for sharing! Look forward to making this a family tradition too!!