Easter Resurrection Cookies with Bible Verses
This post may contain affiliate links which won't change your price but will share some commission. Read more here.Easter Resurrection Cookies are a wonderful hands-on way to teach children about the Easter story!
As a former homeschooling mama of 23 years, I always looked for ways to teach my kids faith combined with teachable activities. (Read all my faith based posts here.)
One of my very favorites was this hands on recipe for Easter Resurrection Cookies. There are lots of names for this recipe including Empty Tomb Cookie and Easter Story Cookies recipe. Whatever you call them, this meringue cookie is a fun project and simply delicious!
Mamas, time really does fly and creep at the same time. Make sure and create memories that will last long after your kids have left the nest.
Important tip!
All the ingredients, supplies and instructions (with scriptures) for these Easter Resurrection Cookies are included below. Just print out the recipe and keep it on hand!
Ingredients:
Pecans
White vinegar
Egg whites
Salt
Sugar
See the recipe card for quantities.
Supplies:
Resealable plastic bag
Wooden spoon or rolling pin
Duct tape or masking tape
Bible
2 cookie sheets
Parchment paper
Teaspoon
Mixer and bowl
Instructions:
Step 1. Preheat oven to 300 degrees.
Step 2. . Place pecans in plastic bag and let the children beat them with the wooden spoon or rolling pin to break into small pieces.
Explain that after Jesus was arrested He was beaten by the Roman soldiers. Read John 19:1-3.
Step 3. Let each child smell the vinegar. Put 1 teaspoon vinegar into mixing bowl.
Explain that when Jesus was thirsty on the cross He was given vinegar to drink. Read John 19:28-30.
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.
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’ disciples, and the bitterness of our own sin. Read Luke 23:27.
Step 6. So far the ingredients are not very appetizing. Now 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.
Step 7. 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 for those whose sins have been cleansed by Jesus. Read Isaiah 1:18 and John 3:1-3.
Step 8. Fold in broken nuts. Drop by teaspoons onto parchment lined cookie sheets.
Explain that each mound represents the rocky tomb where Jesus’ body was laid. Read Matthew 27:57-60.
Step 9. Put the cookies in the oven, close the door and turn the oven OFF. Give each child a piece of tape and seal the oven door closed.
Explain that Jesus’ tomb was sealed. Read Matthew 27:65-66.
Step 10. Go to bed!
Explain that they may feel sad to leave the cookies in the oven overnight. However, Jesus’ followers were also in despair when the tomb was sealed. Read John 16:20 and 22.
11. 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 stunned to find the tomb open and empty. Read Matthew 28:1-9.
I’d love to know if you make these cookies and how your family enjoyed the activity. Plus, this Resurrection Cookies recipe is to die for even if you don’t have any kids!
More Cookie Recipes
Who doesn’t love a great cookie recipe?! These are my favorites, they’re inexpensive and ones everyone should try at least once!
Easter Resurrection Cookies
Equipment
- Resealable plastic bag
- Wooden spoon or rolling pin
- Duct tape or masking tape
- Bible
- 2 cookie sheets
- Parchment paper
- Teaspoon
- Mixer and bowl
Ingredients
- 1 cup pecans
- 1 tsp white vinegar
- 3 egg whites
- pinch salt
- 1 cup sugar
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 300 degrees
- Place pecans in plastic bag and let the children beat them with the wooden spoon or rolling pin 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. 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.)
- 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 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. Now add 1 cup sugar. (Explain 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 with a mixer on high speed for 12-15 minutes until stiff peaks are formed. (Explain that the coor white represents the purity in God's eyes for those whose sins have been cleansed by Jesus. Read Isaiah 1:18 and John 3:1-3.)
- Fold in broken nuts. Drop by teaspoons onto parchment lined cookie sheets. (Explain that each mount represents the rocky tomb where Jesus' body was laid. Read Matthew 27:57-60.)
- Put the cookies in the oven, close the door and turn the oven OFF. Give each child a piece of tape and seal the oven door closed. (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. However, Jesus' followers were also in despair when the tomb was sealed. Read John 16:20 and 22.)
- On Easter morning open the oven and given everyone a cookie. Notice the cracked surface and take a bite. The cookies are hollow! (On the first Easter, Jesus' followers were stunned to find the tomb open and empty. Read Matthew 28:1-9.)
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I love the story of these and always say I’m gonna make them, but haven’t. Maybe this is the year.
It’s such a wonderful activity! Thanks for sharing!
This was a new recipe for me.Love how it explains the Easter story.
Thank you, Linda! It’s such a great activity for kids and grandkids!
Oh my word, Marty, I’ve never heard of these cookies, but what an incredible way to share the story of Easter with kids. So very special
Thanks, Michelle. It was such a fun project to do with my kiddos!
What a fun way to captivate the attention of little ones while teaching them something so special.
I agree, Denise! Even young ones love to share in the steps!
Great post Marty, good to see the true meaning of Easter coming out. I love the idea of the tape on the oven that is really special.
Thanks, Anita. It was such a fun activity to do every year!