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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
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.
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 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.
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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.
Resurrection Cookies
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
- Preheat oven to 300F (don't skip this step).
- 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
- 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
- Add egg whites to vinegar. Eggs represent life. Explain that Jesus gave His life to give us life. Read: John 10:10-11
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
Originally posted: 4/20/11 Updated: 3/21/18
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REESA LEWANDOWSKI says
April 20, 2019 at 7:50 amWhat a lovely Easter treat! I have never had these, but I love the meaning behind them!
Kelley says
April 16, 2019 at 8:12 amMy kids LOVED these last year! Can’t wait to make them again this year!
Anne says
April 16, 2019 at 7:56 amThis is such a great idea! And the cookies sound good too!
Jade says
April 15, 2019 at 5:11 pmI love the object lesson and treat in one! Tasty and faith building.
Carol Saunders says
April 14, 2019 at 12:30 amThank 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
Wendy O'Neal says
April 14, 2019 at 3:46 pmYou are so very welcome Carol! Happy Easter! w-
kathi says
April 6, 2019 at 12:03 pmI did not get the ebook after I subscribed. Sad
Wendy O'Neal says
April 6, 2019 at 2:21 pmHi 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
Cerys says
April 4, 2018 at 2:42 amI 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.
Joanie says
April 2, 2018 at 12:37 pmThese are wonderful and a great way to teach the meaning of Easter. The kids love being able to participate too.
Linda L Martin says
March 27, 2013 at 9:42 pmI 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
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amft says
March 27, 2013 at 9:45 pmThanks Linda! I can’t wait to read all about it.
Sarah says
April 21, 2011 at 1:05 pmI 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!
Dominique says
April 21, 2011 at 11:10 amWow, 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!
Janice says
April 20, 2011 at 1:05 pmThanks for sharing this. We did it last year and loved it!
Janice
Celebrating Family
lucretiadawn says
April 20, 2011 at 9:28 amAwesome idea!
REbecca watson says
April 20, 2011 at 6:21 amthat is a really good idea. thanks for sharing.