Bunny's, Easter story cookies and pictures!

Thought I would share some Easter treats with you! Here are some bunny cupcakes that I made for Grace Anne's party at school.

The ears are 1 large marshmallow cut in half and then cover the sticky part with sprinkles.
Use M&M's or any kind of small candy for the eyes and nose and 2 regular size marshmallows for the mouth/checks! The kids loved them and they were fun and easy to make!

Also I wanted to share this neat recipe that I remember doing when I was a kid. I Googled it and found it! We are going to make these Easter Story cookies tomorrow during our "Easter Family Night".

Easter Story Cookies
You need:
1 c. pecans (or walnuts)
1 c. sugar
1 tsp vinegar
3 egg whites
pinch of salt
masking tape
Bible
waxed paper

Preheat oven to 300 degrees.

Place pecans in zipper baggie and let children beat them with 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 vinegar Put 2 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 1 c. 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 mixer on high 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 Isaiah 1:18 and John 3:1-3.

Fold in broken nuts. Drop by teaspoonfuls onto waxed paper-covered cookie sheet. Explain that each mound represents the rocky tomb where Jesus' body was laid. Read Matthew 27:57-60.

Put cookie sheet in oven, close door and turn 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 16:20,22.

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.
JESUS IS RISEN!

I will leave you with these pictures from today at Grace Anne's school Easter party. Daniel had to go out of town for a funeral and since he was my babysitter for the day, Drew had to tag along
with me.

he did not mind at all!

he thought he was TOO BIG

and made his self right at home!

here is Grace Anne hunting for eggs!

It was a fun day! Now, I must go and get some much need rest!:-)