Easter Story Cookies
Celebrate the heartwarming tradition of Easter with these delightful Easter Story Cookies, a unique and meaningful meringue treat that’s as symbolic as it is delicious. Made with simple ingredients like egg whites, sugar, vanilla, and crunchy pecans, these melt-in-your-mouth cookies are whipped to glossy perfection before being gently folded and baked in a completely turned-off oven overnight. The result? Crisp, airy cookies with a hollow center that beautifully represents the empty tomb, making them a wonderful way to share the Easter story with loved ones. Perfect for family gatherings or Sunday brunch, these cookies are both a flavorful dessert and a thoughtful teaching moment. Plus, with just 20 minutes of prep time, they’re an effortless yet impressive addition to your Easter celebration!
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Ingredients
- 3 large Egg whites
- 1 cup Granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon White vinegar
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- 1 pinch Salt
- 1 cup Chopped pecans
Directions
Step 1
Preheat your oven to 300°F (150°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat.
Step 2
In a clean, dry mixing bowl, add the egg whites. Beat them on high speed with an electric mixer until they become foamy.
Step 3
Gradually add the granulated sugar, one tablespoon at a time, to the egg whites while continuing to beat on high speed. The mixture should become glossy and form stiff peaks.
Step 4
Add the white vinegar, vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt to the meringue mixture. Beat again briefly to combine.
Step 5
Gently fold in the chopped pecans with a spatula, taking care not to deflate the meringue.
Step 6
Spoon small mounds of the mixture (about a tablespoon each) onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them evenly apart.
Step 7
Place the baking sheet in the preheated oven. Turn the oven off immediately and leave the cookies inside overnight. Do not open the oven door during this time.
Step 8
On Easter morning, remove the baking sheet from the oven. The cookies should be dry, crisp on the outside, and hollow inside, symbolizing the empty tomb.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | 421.9 grams (421.9g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 1610 |
| Total Fat 81.60g | 105% |
| Saturated Fat 7.20g | 36% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 0.00g | |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 305mg | 13% |
| Total Carbohydrate 218.50g | 79% |
| Dietary Fiber 10.80g | 39% |
| Total Sugars 205.60g | |
| Protein 21.00g | 42% |
| Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 88mg | 7% |
| Iron 3mg | 16% |
| Potassium 638mg | 14% |
Source of Calories