Let each child smell the vinegar.� Put 1 t. 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 Psalm 34:8 and John 3:16

Beat with a mixer on high speed for 12-15 min. until stiff peaks are formed. Explain that color white represents the purity in God's eyes of those whose sins have been cleansed by Jesus.
Read Isaiah 1:18 and John 3:13.

Fold in broken nuts.� Drop by teaspoons onto wax paper covered cookie sheet.� Explain that each mound represents the rocky tomb where Jesus' body was laid.
Read Matthew 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 Matthew 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 Matthew 28:1-9