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Resurrection Story Cookies - a Family Activity

In summary, these Resurrection Story Cookies are a fun way to celebrate the Easter story with your children. The ingredients are simple to obtain and the recipe is easy to follow. The cookies are decorated with broken pecans on the surface, representing the rocky tomb where Jesus' body was laid. After baking, the cookies are cracked open and children are allowed to eat one. This recipe is adapted from one found on a website several years ago.
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My girls enjoy making these cookies each year. I love that it gives them a different way to experience the Easter story. This had been posted on here a few years ago and that's where I learned about it.

Why not try this recipe and create a meaningful way to celebrate the resurrection of Jesus Christ with your children/grandchildren?! These cookies are made the evening before and cooked in a warm oven overnight so they will be ready to eat on Easter morning.

Resurrection Story Cookies

Ingredients & Supplies:

3 egg whites
1 cup whole pecans
1 tsp vinegar
1/4 tsp salt
1 cup sugar
zip-lock plastic bag
wooden spoon
tape
a Bible

Preheat oven to 300 degrees. Place pecans in the plastic bag and let children beat them with the wooden spoon to break into small pieces. Discuss how after Jesus was arrested. He was beaten by the Roman soldiers.

Read John 19:1-3
Put the vinegar into a mixing bowl and let each child smell the strong aroma. Talk about when Jesus was thirsty on the cross, that He was given vinegar to drink.

Read John 19:28-30
Add egg whites to the vinegar (egg represents life). Discuss how Jesus gave His life to give us life.

Read John 10:10
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 sins.

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 Psalms 34:8 and John 3:16
Beat the ingredients together 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 whose sins have been cleansed by Jesus.

Read Isaiah 1:18 and John 3:1-3
Fold in the broken pecans. Drop cookies by a rounded teaspoon onto cookie sheet covered with wax paper. Explain that each mound represents the rocky tomb where Jesus' body was lain.

Read Matthew 27:57-60
Put the cookies in the oven, close the door. TURN THE OVEN OFF. Give each child a piece of tape and seal the oven door together. Explain that Jesus' tomb was sealed.

Read Matthew 27:65-66
Now it's time to go to sleep. Explain to your children 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 (Easter) morning, open the oven and give everyone a cookie. Notice that the surface of the cookie is cracked. Take a bite. The cookies are hollow! On the first Resurrection, Jesus' followers were amazed to find the tomb empty.

Read Matthew 28:1-9 - He has risen!!!!
 
Cool. Thanks for sharing. :)
 
Wow....I love it! Going to do it and pass to my sis who's a sunday school teacher. Thanks!
 
Quick question....do the cookies need any baking time? Do they need to stay in the oven overnight?
 
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The oven warms while you are doing all the other steps and they stay in the oven overnight (about 10-12hrs) which is their baking time :)
 
Our church is having a Messianic Seder on Friday night. This seems like a perfect hand-out as everyone leaves.
 

1. What are resurrection story cookies?

Resurrection story cookies are a fun and interactive family activity that combines the story of Jesus' resurrection with a delicious cookie recipe. They are a great way to teach children about the Easter holiday and its significance in a hands-on way.

2. How do you make resurrection story cookies?

To make resurrection story cookies, you will need basic cookie ingredients such as flour, sugar, butter, and eggs, as well as additional ingredients like cinnamon, vinegar, and pecans. The full recipe and instructions can be found on the Pampered Chef website or in our recipe book.

3. What is the significance of each ingredient in the cookie recipe?

Each ingredient in the cookie recipe has a symbolic meaning that represents a part of the resurrection story. For example, the white sugar represents purity, the egg represents new life, and the vinegar represents bitterness. The full explanation of each ingredient's significance can be found in our recipe book.

4. Can I modify the recipe for dietary restrictions?

Yes, the recipe can be modified to accommodate dietary restrictions. For example, you can use gluten-free flour or substitute the pecans for another type of nut. However, keep in mind that these modifications may change the symbolism of certain ingredients in the story, so make sure to explain this to children if necessary.

5. Is this activity suitable for all ages?

Yes, this activity is suitable for all ages. Younger children can help with measuring and mixing the ingredients, while older children can participate in the storytelling and symbolism of the ingredients. It is a great way to involve the whole family in a meaningful Easter tradition.

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