Place the pecans in a zipper baggie. Let the children beat them with the wooden spoon to break them into small pieces.


Explain that after Jesus was arrested, the Roman soldiers beat him. Read John 19:1-3 together.;
, Put the teaspoon of 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 together.
 Eggs represent life.


Explain that Jesus gave His life to give us life. Read John 10:10-11 together.
 Let them taste the salt and brush the rest into the bowl.


Explain that the salt represents the salty tears that were shed by Jesus' followers, and the bitterness of sin. Read Luke 23:27 together.
 So far, the ingredients are not very appetizing. Add the cup of sugar.


Explain that the sweetest part of the story is that Jesus died because He loves us. Read Psalms 34:8 and John 3:16 together.



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 together.
 Drop teaspoons-full of the cookie mix onto a wax paper covered cookie sheet.


Explain that each mound represents the rocky tomb where Jesus' body was laid. Read Matthew 27:57-60 together.
 The cookies will bake with the residual heat. Give each child a piece of tape and seal the oven door.


Explain that Jesus' tomb was sealed. Read Matthew 27:65-66 together.
 Jesus' followers were in deep despair when the tomb was sealed. Read John 16:20 and 22 together.
, Notice the cracked surface and take a bite. The cookies are hollow! Explain that on the first Easter Jesus' followers were amazed to find the tomb open and empty. Jesus had risen! Read Matthew 28: 1-9 together.
Preheat the oven to 300ºF/150ºC.
Encourage each child to smell the vinegar.
Add the egg whites to the vinegar.
Sprinkle a little salt into each child's hand.
Sweeten it.
Beat with a mixer on high speed for 12 to 15 minutes until stiff peaks are formed.
Fold in the broken nuts.
Put the cookie sheet in the oven, close the door and turn the oven OFF.
Explain that they may feel sad to leave the cookies in the oven overnight.
Go to bed!

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On Easter morning, open the oven and give everyone a cookie.
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