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Easy Holidays » Resurrection Cookies

By Wendy O'Neal 23 Comments

Resurrection Cookies

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Turn a simple meringue cookie recipe into a faith-based object lesson for Easter with these Resurrection Cookies.  Plus I've included a downloadable 12-page Resurrection Cookie Recipe printable ebook that you will love using over and over again. via @slingmama

Turn a simple meringue cookie recipe into a faith-based object lesson for Easter with these Resurrection Cookies. Plus I’ve included a downloadable 12-page Resurrection Cookie Recipe printable ebook that you will love using over and over again.

Turn a simple meringue cookie recipe into a faith-based object lesson for Easter with these Resurrection Cookies.  Plus I've included a downloadable 12-page Resurrection Cookie Recipe printable ebook that you will love using over and over again.

Resurrection Cookies

I wish I could take credit for coming up with this idea, but I can’t. However, I have no idea where the idea originated from…send me an email if you know where it started.  In any event, we have been making these as part of our Easter traditions for years and years.

Even though we fully do the Easter Bunny and all that fun stuff, we wanted to make sure that we were teaching the real meaning of Easter to our children. This is a great recipe to teach children the real story of Easter….that the Lord Jesus Christ, our Savior, is not dead but has Risen. We serve a Risen Savior……So for our family, this was perfect! It’s a great object lesson.

Turn a simple meringue cookie recipe into a faith-based object lesson for Easter with these Resurrection Cookies.  Plus I've included a downloadable 12-page Resurrection Cookie Recipe printable ebook that you will love using over and over again.

I also love my Empty Tomb Rolls on Easter morning to really continue the learning. In fact, they are the most popular post on AMFT and so I ended up making a dairy free, gluten free Empty Tomb Rolls version as well.

resurrection cookies printable ebook

Resurrection Cookie Recipe Printable Ebook

I’ve had a lot of requests over the years to turn this into a printable ebook. The resurrection cookie recipe printable includes the basic recipe, the recipe with all the information to use this recipe as an object lesson, all the Bible verses, as well as a few coloring pages for the kids. It’s 12 pages for your family to use over and over again every single year. Enter your info below to get your free download.

      

Resurrection Cookies Recipe and Story

Using a simple meringue cookie recipe (these aren’t nearly as flavorful as the real deal) and weaving in scripture has really helped teach our children the true meaning of Easter. Of course, they always loves getting in the kitchen with me, but I think their favorite part is that I let them eat on cookie Easter morning before their breakfast. It’s fun, they really think it’s cool, and they are learning why Easter is such an important holiday for us.

These are to be made the evening before Easter.

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Turn a simple meringue cookie recipe into a faith-based object lesson for Easter with these Resurrection Cookies.  Plus I've included a downloadable 12-page Resurrection Cookie Recipe printable ebook that you will love using over and over again.

Resurrection Cookies

Yield: 20
Prep Time: 30 minutes
Additional Time: 10 hours
Total Time: 10 hours 30 minutes

Turn a simple meringue cookie recipe into a faith-based object lesson for Easter with these Resurrection Cookies.  Plus I've included a downloadable 12-page Resurrection Cookie Recipe printable ebook that you will love using over and over again.

Ingredients

For the Cookies

  • 1 cup whole pecans
  • 1 teaspoon vinegar
  • 3 egg whites
  • 1 pinch salt
  • 1 cup sugar

Supplies

  • 1 zip top plastic bag
  • 1 wooden spoon
  • scotch tape
  • Bible

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 300F (don't skip this step).
  2. Place pecans in zip top bag and let kids beat them with the wooden spoon to break into small pieces. Explain that after Jesus was arrested He was beaten by the Roman soldiers. Read: John 19:1-3
  3. Let each child smell the vinegar, then put 1 teaspoon vinegar into a mixing bowl. Explain that when Jesus was thirsty on the cross He was given vinegar to drink. Read: John 19:28-30
  4. Add egg whites to vinegar. Eggs represent life. Explain that Jesus gave His life to give us life. Read: John 10:10-11
  5. Sprinkle a little salt into each child's hand. Let them taste it, then put the rest into the mixing bowl. Explain that this represents the salty tears shed by Jesus' followers and the bitterness of our own sin. Read: Luke 23:27
  6.  Add 1 cup sugar. Explain that the sweetest part of the story is that Jesus died because He loves us. He wants us to know and belong to Him. Read: Psalm 34:8 and John 3:16
  7. Beat on high speed for 12 to 15 minutes until stiff peaks are formed. Explain that the color white represents the purity in God's eyes of those whose sins have been cleansed by Jesus. Read: Isaiah 1:18 and John 3:1-3
  8. Fold in broken nuts. Drop by teaspoon onto a cookie sheet covered with waxed paper. Explain that each mound represents the rocky tomb where Jesus' body was laid. Read: Matthew 27:57-60
  9. Put the cookie sheet in the oven, close the door, and turn the oven OFF. Give each child a piece of tape and seal the oven door. Explain that Jesus' tomb was sealed. Read: Matthew 27:65-66
  10. GO TO BED! Explain that they may feel sad to leave the cookies in the oven overnight. Jesus' followers were in despair when the tomb was sealed. Read: John 16:20&22
  11. On Resurrection Sunday (Easter) morning, open the oven and give everyone a cookie. Notice the cracked surface and take a bite. The cookies are hollow! On the first Easter Jesus' followers were amazed to find the tomb open and empty. Read: Matthew 28:1-9
Nutrition Information:
Yield: 10 Serving Size: 1
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 165Total Fat: 8gSaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 0mgSodium: 30mgCarbohydrates: 22gFiber: 1gSugar: 20gProtein: 2g

This nutritional information is an estimate may vary, depending on brand and type of ingredients used. It is not intended to replace the advice of a licensed dietician or physician.

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© Wendy O'Neal
Cuisine: American

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Originally posted: 4/20/11    Updated: 3/21/18, 3/29/21

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Comments

  1. Heidi says

    April 8, 2020 at 3:22 pm

    Hi Wendy!
    May I print and share a copy of your resurrection cookie recipe (including your name and website) with some friends?
    Thanks for your time and a great recipe!

    Reply
    • Wendy O'Neal says

      April 12, 2020 at 10:43 am

      Hi Heidi, Sorry for the delay I have been offline a lot for the Holy Week. Please shoot me an email me so we can discuss. w-

      Reply
  2. REESA LEWANDOWSKI says

    April 20, 2019 at 7:50 am

    What a lovely Easter treat! I have never had these, but I love the meaning behind them!

    Reply
  3. Kelley says

    April 16, 2019 at 8:12 am

    My kids LOVED these last year! Can’t wait to make them again this year!

    Reply
  4. Anne says

    April 16, 2019 at 7:56 am

    This is such a great idea! And the cookies sound good too!

    Reply
  5. Jade says

    April 15, 2019 at 5:11 pm

    I love the object lesson and treat in one! Tasty and faith building.

    Reply
  6. Carol Saunders says

    April 14, 2019 at 12:30 am

    Thank you so much. We do these cookies every year. but I always have to look up the recipe. Now, thanks to you, I have a book to pack into the Easter decorations and recipes. Thank you. Carol

    Reply
    • Wendy O'Neal says

      April 14, 2019 at 3:46 pm

      You are so very welcome Carol! Happy Easter! w-

      Reply
  7. kathi says

    April 6, 2019 at 12:03 pm

    I did not get the ebook after I subscribed. Sad

    Reply
    • Wendy O'Neal says

      April 6, 2019 at 2:21 pm

      Hi Kathi,

      I see that you you tried to join the newsletter; however, you haven’t confirmed the newsletter subscription. Please check for that email (it might have gone to spam). Once you confirm, the ebook will send automatically.

      Wendy

      Reply
  8. Cerys says

    April 4, 2018 at 2:42 am

    I love how these teach the meaning behind the Easter celebrations and in such a tasty way to. Lessons like this will last and children will pass them down to their own children too.

    Reply
  9. Joanie says

    April 2, 2018 at 12:37 pm

    These are wonderful and a great way to teach the meaning of Easter. The kids love being able to participate too.

    Reply
  10. Linda L Martin says

    March 27, 2013 at 9:42 pm

    I can’t wait to do these with my 3 yrs. old little girl, this year! Thanks for posting. I plan to link to you, as I am posting 3 days of how we are focusing on the Resurrection.
    ~Linda
    www.lindalmartin.com- Making Healthier Choices in Our Home and Family
    www.ernestmartinjr.com

    Reply
    • amft says

      March 27, 2013 at 9:45 pm

      Thanks Linda! I can’t wait to read all about it.

      Reply
  11. Sarah says

    April 21, 2011 at 1:05 pm

    I love it! I probably wouldn’t do it with my 2 year old, since he wouldn’t get it, but I’m putting it away for later for sure!

    Reply
  12. Dominique says

    April 21, 2011 at 11:10 am

    Wow, I LOVE this idea! I am definitely going to try to do this with my kids this year. Thanks so much for sharing this with us!

    Reply
  13. Janice says

    April 20, 2011 at 1:05 pm

    Thanks for sharing this. We did it last year and loved it!

    Janice
    Celebrating Family

    Reply
  14. lucretiadawn says

    April 20, 2011 at 9:28 am

    Awesome idea!

    Reply
  15. REbecca watson says

    April 20, 2011 at 6:21 am

    that is a really good idea. thanks for sharing.

    Reply

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