Resurrection Cookies
Celebrate the Easter season with Resurrection Cookies, a meaningful and interactive recipe that combines storytelling with baking. These delightful meringue cookies are made with simple ingredients like egg whites, sugar, and crushed pecans, each symbolizing elements of the resurrection story. Perfect for teaching children or engaging in a reflective activity, these cookies are crafted with intention—from folding in the pecans to sealing them overnight in the oven, exemplifying the tomb where Jesus was laid to rest. The next morning, the hollow center of each cookie reveals the powerful message of the empty tomb. With just 20 minutes of prep and an overnight bake, this recipe is a touching and delicious way to celebrate Easter’s true meaning. Keywords: Resurrection Cookies, Easter recipe, symbolic dessert, Christian baking activity, hollow meringue cookies.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup pecans
- 3 large egg whites
- 1 teaspoon white vinegar
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 pinch salt
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 300°F (150°C). Gather all ingredients and equipment including a mixing bowl, electric mixer, zip-top bag, baking sheet, and parchment paper.
Place the pecans in a zip-top bag and seal it tightly. Crush the pecans into small pieces using a rolling pin. These represent the beating of Christ’s body.
In a mixing bowl, beat the egg whites on high speed until foamy. These symbolize life and purity.
Add the white vinegar to the egg whites. This represents the sour wine given to Jesus on the cross.
Gradually add the granulated sugar to the egg whites while continuing to beat on high speed until stiff, glossy peaks form. This symbolizes the sweetness of Christ's love and sacrifice.
Gently fold in the crushed pecans and a pinch of salt. The salt represents the tears shed during the crucifixion.
Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Drop spoonfuls of the meringue mixture onto the baking paper. Each drop represents the tomb where Jesus’ body was laid.
Place the baking sheet in the preheated oven, then immediately turn off the oven. Do not open the oven door. The cookies will bake in the retained heat overnight, symbolizing the sealed tomb.
The next morning, remove the cookies from the oven. When you bite into one, you will find it hollow inside, symbolizing the empty tomb and resurrection of Christ.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1505 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 72.0 g | 92% | |
| Saturated Fat | 6.2 g | 31% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 21.6 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 304 mg | 13% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 216.2 g | 79% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 9.6 g | 34% | |
| Total Sugars | 204.7 g | ||
| Protein | 19.8 g | 40% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 77 mg | 6% | |
| Iron | 2.6 mg | 14% | |
| Potassium | 575 mg | 12% | |
*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.
