Resurrection Cookies Recipes

RESURRECTION COOKIES

Steps:

• 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

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!

RESURRECTION COOKIES

Steps:

• 1. These are to be made the evening before Easter. Preheat oven to 300 degrees F. (This is very important....DO NOT WAIT TILL YOU ARE HALF WAY DONE WITH THE RECEIPE) Place pecans into ziplock bag and let the children beat it 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
• 2. Let each child smell the vinegar. Put 1 teaspoon into mixing bowl. Explain that Jesus was thirsty on the cross and He was given vinegar to drink. Read John 19:28-30
• 3. Add egg whites to vinegar. Eggs represent life. Explain that Jesus gave His life to give us life. Read John 10:10-11.
• 4. Sprinkle a little salt into each child hands. Let them taste it and brush the rest into the bowl. Explain that this represents the tears that were shed by the followers of Jesus and the bitterness of our sin. Read Luke 23:27
• 5. 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 the HIM. Read Psalm 34:8 and John 3:16
• 6. Beat with a mixer on high speed for 12-15 minutes until stiff peaks are formed. Explain that the color white represents the purity in God's eyes of those who's sins have been cleansed by Jesus. Read Isaiah 1:18 and John 3:1-3
• 7. Fold in the broken nuts. Drop by teaspoons onto wax paper covered cookie sheets. Explain that each mound represents the rock tomb where Jesus was laid. Read Matthew 27:57-60
• 8. Put the cookie sheet in the oven. Close the door and TURN THE OVEN OFF!!!!
• 9. Give each child a piece of tape to seal the oven door. Explain that Jesus' tomb was sealed. Read Matthew 27:65-66
• 10. Go To Bed
• 11. Explain that they may be sad to leave the cookies in the oven overnight. Jesus' followers were in despair when the tomb was sealed. Read John 16:20 & 22.
• 12. 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

EASTER STORY COOKIES

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 300 degrees F (150 degrees C).
• Place pecans in a resealable plastic baggie. Crush the pecans into small bits. Read John 19:1-3
• Put 1 teaspoon vinegar into a medium bowl. Read John 19:28-30
• Add egg whites to the vinegar. Read John 10:10-11
• Sprinkle salt into the egg whites. Read Luke 23:27
• So far, the mixture isn't very appetizing. Add 1cup sugar. Read Psalm 34:8 and John 3:16. Beat with mixer on high speed for 12 to 15 minutes until stiff peaks are formed. Read Isaiah 1:18 and John 3:1-3.
• Fold in broken nuts. Drop by teaspoons onto parchment paper lined baking sheet. Read Matthew 27:57-60.
• Place cookies in the oven close the door and turn the oven off. Read Matthew 27:65-66.
• Go to bed. Read John 16:20 and 22.
• In the morning open the oven and take out the cookies. Read Matthew 28:1-9.