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Resurrection Cookies

We made these Resurrection cookies with our kids as they were growing up.  It's a creative activity to share God's Word about the real meaning of Easter in a fun and delicious way!

Ingredients

1 cup whole pecans 

1 tsp vinegar   

3 egg whites   

Pinch salt    

1 cup sugar

Zippered baggie

Wooden spoon

Tape

Bible

Directions - Resurrection Cookies

Step 1 

Preheat oven to 300 degrees (this is important-don’t wait until you’re half done with the recipe!)

Step 2

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 

"Then Pilate had Jesus flogged with a lead-tipped whip. 2 The soldiers wove a crown of thorns and put it on his head, and they put a purple robe on him. 3 “Hail! King of the Jews!” they mocked, as they slapped him across the face."

Step 3

Let each child smell the vinegar. Put 1 tsp vinegar into mixing bowl. Explain that when Jesus was thirsty on the cross, He was given vinegar to drink.

Read John 19:28-30.

"Jesus knew that His mission was now finished, and to fulfill Scripture He said, “I am thirsty." 29 A jar of sour wine was sitting there, so they soaked a sponge in it, put it on a hyssop branch, and held it up to His lips. 30 When Jesus had tasted it, He said, “It is finished!” Then He bowed His head and gave up His Spirit."

Step 4

Add egg whites to vinegar. Eggs represent life. Explain that Jesus gave His life to give us life.

Read John 10:10-11.

"The thief’s purpose is to steal and kill and destroy. My purpose is to give them a rich and satisfying life. 11 “I am the good shepherd. The good shepherd sacrifices his life for the sheep."

Step 5

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.

"A large crowd trailed behind, including many grief-stricken women."




Step 6

So far, the ingredients for Resurrection Cookies 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.

"Taste and see that the Lord is good. Oh, the joys of those who take refuge in Him!"

“For this is how God loved the world: He gave his one and only Son, so that everyone who believes in Him will not perish but have eternal life."

Step 7

Beat with a mixer 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.

“Come now, let’s settle this,” says the Lord. “Though your sins are like scarlet,  I will make them as white as snow. Though they are red like crimson, I will make them as white as wool."

"There was a man named Nicodemus, a Jewish religious leader who was a Pharisee. 2 After dark one evening, he came to speak with Jesus. “Rabbi,” he said, “we all know that God has sent you to teach us. Your miraculous signs are evidence that God is with you.” 3 Jesus replied, “I tell you the truth, unless you are born again,[a] you cannot see the Kingdom of God.”

Step 8

Fold in broken nuts. Drop by teaspoons onto waxed paper covered cookie sheet. Explain that each mound represents the rocky tomb where Jesus’ body was laid.

Read Matthew 27:57-60.

"As evening approached, Joseph, a rich man from Arimathea who had become a follower of Jesus, 58 went to Pilate and asked for Jesus’ body. And Pilate issued an order to release it to him. 59 Joseph took the body and wrapped it in a long sheet of clean linen cloth. 60 He placed it in his own new tomb, which had been carved out of the rock. Then he rolled a great stone across the entrance and left."

Step 9

Put the Resurrection cookies 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.

"Pilate replied, “Take guards and secure it the best you can.” 66 So they sealed the tomb and posted guards to protect it."

Step 10

Go to bed! Explain that they may feel sad to leave the Resurrection cookies in the oven overnight. Jesus’ followers were in despair when the tomb was sealed.

Read John 16:20-22.

"I tell you the truth, you will weep and mourn over what is going to happen to me, but the world will rejoice. You will grieve, but your grief will suddenly turn to wonderful joy. 21 It will be like a woman suffering the pains of labor. When her child is born, her anguish gives way to joy because she has brought a new baby into the world. 22 So you have sorrow now, but I will see you again; then you will rejoice, and no one can rob you of that joy."

Step 10

On Easter morning, open the oven and Resurrection cookies to everyone. 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.

"Early on Sunday morning, as the new day was dawning, Mary Magdalene and the other Mary went out to visit the tomb. 2 Suddenly there was a great earthquake! For an angel of the Lord came down from heaven, rolled aside the stone, and sat on it. 3 His face shone like lightning, and his clothing was as white as snow. 4 The guards shook with fear when they saw him, and they fell into a dead faint. 5 Then the angel spoke to the women. “Don’t be afraid!” he said. “I know you are looking for Jesus, who was crucified. 6 He isn’t here! He is risen from the dead, just as He said would happen. Come, see where His body was lying. 7 And now, go quickly and tell his disciples that He has risen from the dead, and He is going ahead of you to Galilee. You will see Him there. Remember what I have told you.” 8 The women ran quickly from the tomb. They were very frightened but also filled with great joy, and they rushed to give the disciples the angel’s message. 9 And as they went, Jesus met them and greeted them. And they ran to Him, grasped his feet, and worshiped Him."


Printable Recipe for Resurrection Cookies


Resurrection Rolls

If you don't have the time it requires for Resurrection Cookies, try this recipe for Resurrection rolls using crescent rolls and marshmallows for a quicker version!  These can be prepared, baked, and ready in about thirty minutes.



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