Ann, a reader, sent me the recipe to these cookies. She got it at this blog. I thought it was a great idea so we tried it with the girls this Easter. Henry read the scriptures while the girls and I mixed the ingredients.
Ingredients:
1 c. whole pecans
1 tsp vinegar
3 egg whites
1 pinch of salt
1 c. of sugar
You will need:
Mixing bowl
Wooden spoon
Bible
Ziplock baggie
Wax paper
Cookie sheet
Tape
Mixer
Place pecans in the baggie and let the 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 the children smell the vinegar. Put 1 tsp. 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 the egg whites to the vinegar. Eggs represent life. Explain that Jesus gave his life for us. (Read John 10: 10-11)
Sprinkle a little salt into the children’s hand and let them taste it, then brush the rest into the bowl. Explain that it represents the salty tears shed by Jesus’ followers and the bitterness of our own sin. (Read Luke 23:27)
So far the ingredients aren’t very appetizing. Add 1 cup of sugar. Explain that the sweetest part of this 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 mixer on high speed for 11-15 minutes until stiff peaks form. 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 wax paper-covered cookie sheet. Explain that each mound represents the rocky tomb where Jesus’ body was laid. (Read Matthew 27: 65-66)
Put cookie sheet in oven. Close the door and turn the oven OFF. Give the child a piece of tape and seal the door. Explain that Jesus’ tomb was sealed. (Read Matthew 27:65-66)
Explain 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)
Go to bed!
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 Matthew 28: 1-9)
Comments (6)
That’s a great activity! My daughter is only 22 months but I’m going to save this and hopefully be able to find it next year or the next when she’s a little older. Thanks!
I love this! Definitely going to try it next year.
That’s an awesome activity! For Easter I usually go with my family to church then to grandma’s house for dinner, I recall when I was young and everyone was together we had an Easter Egg hunt outside grandma’s house. Over the years the tradition kinda went away. This year I stayed local and went to an awesome church service at my church, then went to a friend’s house and spend the day there it was a lot of fun! :o)
That is such a great way to explain what Easter is about!
Melissa H
thanks I will have to save this for next year we did these this year my girls 2 and 4 enjoyed it!
http://womenlivingwell-courtney.blogspot.com/2010/03/tasty-tuesday-easter-morning-breakfast.html
Holly
We don’t do anything with eggs. My daughter is allergic instead we do this
http://k-tribe.blogspot.com/2010/04/jesus-is-alive.html
Happy Easter!