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Wednesday, March 23, 2005
Easter Story Cookies
My mother-in-law received this with her church newsletter, and I felt it was worth sharing here. I have not tried the recipe, so I make no guarantees, but the interactive story included in the mixing process seems to be a wonderful way to include children in the miracle of the Resurrection.
Easter Story Cookies
1 c. whole pecans 1 tsp. vinegar 1 c. sugar 3 egg whites pinch salt
Have available: zipper baggie, wooden spoon, tape, and a Bible
Preheat oven to 300 degrees; this is important, so do not wait until you are half done with the recipe.
Place pecans in zipper baggie. Let children beat them with wooden spoon to break into small pieces. Explain that Jesus was arrested by the Roman soldiers. Read John 19:1-3.
Let each child smell the vinegar. 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 the 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 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 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 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.
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. 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 and 22.
On 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. Jesus had risen! Read Matthew 28:1-9.
Guilt-Free Homeschooling is comfortable, it's
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