Easter Story Cookies
Celebrate the heartwarming tradition of Easter with these delightful Easter Story Cookies, a unique and meaningful meringue treat that’s as symbolic as it is delicious. Made with simple ingredients like egg whites, sugar, vanilla, and crunchy pecans, these melt-in-your-mouth cookies are whipped to glossy perfection before being gently folded and baked in a completely turned-off oven overnight. The result? Crisp, airy cookies with a hollow center that beautifully represents the empty tomb, making them a wonderful way to share the Easter story with loved ones. Perfect for family gatherings or Sunday brunch, these cookies are both a flavorful dessert and a thoughtful teaching moment. Plus, with just 20 minutes of prep time, they’re an effortless yet impressive addition to your Easter celebration!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 3 large Egg whites
- 1 cup Granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon White vinegar
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- 1 pinch Salt
- 1 cup Chopped pecans
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 300°F (150°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat.
In a clean, dry mixing bowl, add the egg whites. Beat them on high speed with an electric mixer until they become foamy.
Gradually add the granulated sugar, one tablespoon at a time, to the egg whites while continuing to beat on high speed. The mixture should become glossy and form stiff peaks.
Add the white vinegar, vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt to the meringue mixture. Beat again briefly to combine.
Gently fold in the chopped pecans with a spatula, taking care not to deflate the meringue.
Spoon small mounds of the mixture (about a tablespoon each) onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them evenly apart.
Place the baking sheet in the preheated oven. Turn the oven off immediately and leave the cookies inside overnight. Do not open the oven door during this time.
On Easter morning, remove the baking sheet from the oven. The cookies should be dry, crisp on the outside, and hollow inside, symbolizing the empty tomb.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1610 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 81.6 g | 105% | |
| Saturated Fat | 7.2 g | 36% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 304 mg | 13% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 218.5 g | 79% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 10.8 g | 39% | |
| Total Sugars | 205.6 g | ||
| Protein | 21.0 g | 42% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 88 mg | 7% | |
| Iron | 2.9 mg | 16% | |
| Potassium | 638 mg | 14% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
