Easter cookies with a twist

• 1 Cup whole pecans
• 1 tsp. vinegar
• 3 egg whites
• Pinch of salt
• 1 Cup sugar
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• Supplies
• Zipper baggie
• Wooden spoon
• Scotch tape
• 1 Bible

DIRECTIONS:
Along with this recipe, I want to share a faithful foodie cookie idea families can share with children. It came from one someone who attended one of my parish missions.

Because I don't have an exact resource, I want to clearly explain that I didn't create this recipe. I'm just sharing this recipe with you with great inspiration. In my opinion, inspiration is one of the most important ingredients in cooking.

The first thing to note is that you must MAKE THESE THE NIGHT BEFORE.

Pre heat oven to 300°.

Place pecans in zipper baggies and let children beat them with the wooden spoon to break pecans into small pieces. Set aside in baggie. 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 the 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 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.

You’ll note that so far the ingredients do not seem very appetizing.

Add 1 cup of 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 min. until stiff peaks form. Explain that the color white represents the purity in God’s eyes to those whose sins have been cleansed by Jesus. Read Isa. 1:18 and John 3:1-1.

Fold in the broken nuts. Using teaspoons, drop onto a wax paper-covered cookie sheet. Explain that each mound represents the rocky tomb where Jesus’ body was laid. Read Matt. 27:57-65.

Before putting the cookies in the oven, turn off the oven, insert the cookies, shut the door, and seal it with tape (masking or packaging tape). Go to bed! Explain that they may feel sad to leave the cookies in the oven overnight. Jesus’ followers were also 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. Read Matt. 28:1-9.


By: Fr. Leo