Easter Divinity Cookies Recipes

HOLIDAY DIVINITY

Steps:

• Spray a 9 1/2‐by‐12 1/2‐inch rimmed baking sheet (also called quarter‐sheet pan) with cooking spray. Line with parchment; spray parchment.
• In a saucepan, combine sugar, corn syrup, and 1 cup water. Bring to a boil, stirring, just until sugar has dissolved, then cook until syrup reaches 250°F (firm ball stage) on a candy thermometer.
• Meanwhile, in the bowl of a mixer fitted with the whisk attachment, starting on low speed and gradually increasing to high, beat egg whites with salt until stiff peaks form. If peaks form before syrup reaches 250°F, reduce speed and keep mixer running on low.
• Reduce speed to medium and add syrup in a slow, steady stream (taking care not to hit whisk or side of bowl). Add vanilla. Increase speed to high and continue to beat until mixture is very thick and begins to lose its gloss, 10 to 20 minutes. Fold in pecans and candied fruit. Scrape mixture into prepared pan, using hands sprayed with cooking spray to press in evenly.
• Let stand until fully set and dry on top, at least 8 hours. Transfer to a cutting board; cut into 3/4‐by‐3‐inch pieces. Store in a single layer on parchment‐lined baking sheets, wrapped in plastic, at room temperature up to 1 week.

BILL'S DIVINITY

Steps:

• In a 2-quart saucepan, combine sugar, corn syrup, salt, and water. Cook to hard-ball stage (260 degrees F, or 125 degrees C), stirring only until sugar dissolves.
• Meanwhile, beat egg whites to stiff peaks. Gradually pour syrup over egg whites, beating at high speed on electric mixer. Add vanilla and beat until candy holds its shape, about 4-5 minutes. Quickly drop from a teaspoon onto wax paper; cool.

DIVINITY

Steps:

• Cook sugar, corn syrup and water (use 1 tablespoon less water on humid days) in 2-quart saucepan over low heat, stirring constantly, until sugar is dissolved. Continue cooking, without stirring, to 260°F on candy thermometer or until small amount of mixture dropped into very cold water forms a hard ball that holds its shape but is pliable.
• Beat egg whites in medium bowl with electric mixer on high speed until stiff peaks form. Continue beating while pouring hot syrup in a thin stream into egg whites, beating constantly on medium speed. (For best results, use electric stand mixer, not a portable handheld mixer since beating time is about 10 minutes and mixture is thick.) Add vanilla. Beat until mixture holds its shape and becomes slightly dull. (Mixture may become too stiff for mixer.) Gently stir in nuts.
• Drop mixture from buttered spoon onto waxed paper. Let stand at room temperature at least 12 hours, turning candies over once, until candies feel firm. Store in airtight container.

EASTER DIVINITY COOKIES

Steps:

• 1. Place pecans in baggie and let children beat them with wooden spoon to break into small pieces. Explain that after Jesus was arrested, He was beaten by the soldiers. John 19:1-3 2. Let each child smell the vinegar. Put 1 tsp into mixing bowl. Explain that when Jesus was thirsty on the cross, He was given vinegar to drink. John 19:26-30 3. Add egg whites to vinegar. Eggs represent life. Explain that Jesus gave His life to give us life. John 10:10-11 4. Sprinkle a little salt into each child's hand. Let them taste it and brush the rest into the bowl. Explain that this represents the salty tears shed by Jesus' followers, and the bitterness of our own sin. Luke 23:27 5. So far the ingredients are not appetizing. 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. Ps. 34:8, John 3:16 6. Beat mixer on high speed for 12-15 mn. until stiff peaks are formed. Explain that white stands for the purity in God's eyes of those whose sins have been cleansed by Jesus. Isaiah 1:18, John 3:1-3 7. Fold in broken nuts. Drop by teaspoonfuls onto a wax paper covered cookie sheet. Explain that the mounds represent the rocky tomb where Jesus' body lay. Matt. 27:57-60 8. Put the cookie sheet in the oven, close the door, and turn oven OFF. Give each child a piece of tape and seal the oven door. Explain that Jesus' tomb was sealed. Matt 27:65-66 9. Go to bed! Explain that it may be sad to leave the cookies in the oven over night. Jesus' followers were in despair when the tomb was sealed. John 16:20&22 10. On Easter morning, open the oven and give everyone a cookie. Noticed 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. Matt. 28:1-9 He is Risen!

25 EASY EASTER COOKIES (+ RECIPE COLLECTION)

Steps:

• Select your favorite recipe.
• Organize all the required ingredients.
• Prep an Easter cookie in 30 minutes or less!

ALMIGHTY CHOCOLATE DIVINITY

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 325 degrees Fahrenheit.
• Toast the walnuts on a baking sheet in the preheated oven for 8 to 10 minutes. Cool to room temperature.
• Process the walnuts in the bowl of a food processor fitted with a metal blade until finely chopped, about 8 to 10 seconds.
• Heat the granulated sugar, water and corn syrup in a 3-quart saucepan over medium-high heat, stirring to dissolve the sugar. Bring to a boil. Continue to boil, stirring often, until the temperature of the syrup reaches 250 degrees Fahrenheit, about 5 minutes.
• As soon as the syrup begins boiling, place the egg whites in the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with a balloon whip. Whisk on high speed until soft peaks form, about 4 minutes. Change the mixer speed to medium. Carefully and slowly pour the 250 degree Fahrenheit syrup into the whisked egg whites and continue to whisk on medium until the meringue is very thick, about 4 minutes. Remove the bowl from the mixer. Working quickly, use a rubber spatula to fold the walnuts and then the chocolate morsels into the meringue creating a variegated mixture. Divide the mixture into 24 large heaping tablespoons onto a two large pieces of waxed paper, using a finger to push the mixture off the spoon onto the wax paper. Allow to cool to room temperature for about an hour before storing in a tightly sealed plastic container.

GRANDMA'S DIVINITY

Steps:

• Place egg whites in the bowl of a stand mixer; let stand at room temperature for 30 minutes. Meanwhile, line three 15x10x1-in. pans with waxed paper., In a large heavy saucepan, combine the sugar, water and corn syrup; bring to a boil, stirring constantly to dissolve sugar. Cook, without stirring, over medium heat until a candy thermometer reads 252° (hard-ball stage). Just before the temperature is reached, beat egg whites on medium speed until stiff peaks form., Slowly add hot sugar mixture in a thin stream over egg whites, beating constantly and scraping sides of bowl occasionally. Add vanilla. Beat until candy holds its shape, 5-6 minutes. (Do not overmix or candy will get stiff and crumbly.) Immediately fold in pecans., Quickly drop by heaping teaspoonfuls onto prepared pans. Let stand at room temperature until dry to the touch. Store between sheets of waxed paper in an airtight container at room temperature.

RESURRECTION COOKIES

Steps:

• Read the whole recipe before beginning, try to do together Saturday night before Easter Sunday.
• Preheat oven to 300 degrees.
• You need: Mixing bowl, Wooden spoon, Bible, Zipper baggie, Waxed paper, Cookie sheet, Tape.
• Place pecans in zipper baggie and let children 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 child smell the vinegar.
• Put 1 tsp into 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 the 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 and brush the rest into the bowl.
• Explain that this represents the salty tears shed by Jesus' followers, and the bitterness of our own sin.
• Read Luke 23:27.
• So far, the ingredients are not very appetizing.
• 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 with a mixer on high speed for 11-15 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 tsp onto waxed paper-covered cookie sheet.
• Explain that each mound represents the rocky tomb where Jesus' body was laid.
• Read Matt. 27:65-66.
• Put 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 Matt. 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 and 22.
• On Resurrection Morning open the oven and give everyone a cookie!
• Notice the cracked surface and take a bite.
• The cookies are hollow!
• On the first Resurrection Day, Jesus' followers were amazed to find the tomb open and empty.
• Read Matt. 28:1-9.
• HE HAS RISEN!
• HALLELUJAH!

EASTER CRINKLE COOKIES

Steps:

• Line a large baking tray with baking parchment and set aside. Whisk the cocoa, caster sugar, oil and egg together in a bowl until smooth. Sieve over the flour, baking powder and a small pinch of salt, then mix well to make a soft dough. Wrap and chill for 1 hr to firm up slightly.
• Heat the oven to 190C/170C fan/gas 5. Sieve the icing sugar into a shallow bowl. Roll the chilled dough into 15 even-sized balls (about 20g each) using your hands. Roll the dough balls in the icing sugar, then arrange on the prepared baking tray, evenly spaced apart. Bake for 9 mins, then press a Maltesers mini bunny into the middle of each cookie, alternating the flavours, and bake for 1 min more. Leave to cool completely on the tray - the cookies will firm up more as they cool. Will keep in an airtight container for up to three days.