Posted on 03/31/2004 12:41:48 PM PST by tiamat
EASTER STORY COOKIES
To be made the evening before Easter.
You need: ? c. whole pecans 1 tsp. vinegar 3 egg whites pinch salt 1c. sugar zipper baggie wooden spoon tape Bible
Preheat oven to 300 (this is important-don't wait until you're half done with the recipe)
Place pecans in zipper baggie and let children beat them with the wooden spoon 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. Add 1c. 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 Ps. 34:8 and John 3:16. Beat with a mixer on high speed for 12 to 15 minutes until stiff peaks are formed. Explain that the color white represents the purity in God's eyes of those whose sins have been cleansed by Jesus. Read Isa.1:18 and John 3:1-3.
Fold in broken nuts. Drop by teaspoons onto wax paper covered cookie sheet. Explain that each mound represents the rocky tomb here Jesus' body was laid. Read Matt. 27:57-60.
Put the cookie sheet in the oven, close the door and turn the oven OFF. Give each child a piece of tape and seal the oven door. Explain that Jesus' tomb was sealed. Read Matt. 27:65-66.
GO TO BED! Explain that they may feel sad to leave the cookies in the oven overnight. Jesus' followers were 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
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Here's another:
"Resurrection Rolls"
Need: Crescent Rolls, Melted Butter, Large Marshmallows, Cinnamon, Sugar Preheat oven to 350*.
Give each child a triangle of crescent rolls. The crescent roll represents the cloth that Jesus was wrapped in.
Give each child a marshmallow. This represents Jesus.
Have him dip the marshmallow in melted butter, which represents the oils of embalming. Then dip the buttered marshmallow in the cinnamon and sugar, which represents the spices used to anoint the body.
Then wrap up the coated marshmallow tightly in the crescent roll (not like a typical crescent roll up... but bring the sides up and seal the marshmallow inside. This represents the wrapping of Jesus' body after death.
Place in a 350* oven for 10-12 minutes (the oven represents the tomb-pretend like it was three days!).
When the rolls have cooled slightly, the children can open their rolls (cloth) and discover that Jesus is no longer there, HE IS RISEN!
(The marshmallow melts and the crescent roll is puffed up, but empty).
1 lb bittersweet chocolate
1 cup unsalted butter
6 large eggs (let warm before using)
Chop the chocolate and mix with the butter. Heat slightly in double boiler or microwave and mix until chocolate and butter are smooth and melted.
Beat the eggs until they triple in volume.
Fold half the eggs into the chocolate mixture until almost incorporated. Fold in the remaining eggs until just blended.
Pour into a buttered 8-inch spring-form pan. Set the pan in a larger pan and surround with 1-inch very hot water. Bake 5 minutes in a preheated 425 degree oven. Cover the pan with tin foil and bake another 10 minutes.
Remove the cake and let cool on the counter for 45 minutes and then in the refrigerator for 3 hours.
Unmold the cake by placing a hot damp towel around the pan and then running a thin knife around the sides of the cake. Invert onto your serving plate.
Serve the cake at room temperature by itself or with raspberry sauce.
Enjoy!
(note: This recipe is not my own but is from Rose Levy Beranbaum's wonderful book, The Cake Bible. If you enjoy baking you should buy this book. You'll be glad you did.)
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