Lemon Poppyseed Cookies

INGREDIENTS
1 package lemon cake mix
2 eggs
2 tablespoons butter, softened
2 tablespoons water
2 tablespoons poppy seeds


INSTRUCTIONS
1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Coat your baking sheet with cooking spray.
2. In a large bowl, combine the cake mix, eggs, butter and water - batter will be thick
3. Fold in the poppy seeds.
4. Drop the batter by tablespoons about 2 inches apart on your baking sheet.
5. Bake for 10 minutes or until the cookies are set and edges are just starting to brown.
6. Allow the cookies to cool for a minute or two on the baking sheet and then remove to a wire rack to cool completely.


~Recipe Inspired by Devil Food Cookies

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Easter Popcorn Balls

INGREDIENTS
1 bag microwave popcorn, popped
1/2 cup Cadbury Mini Eggs
2 cups mini marshmallows
3 Tablespoons butter

INSTRUCTIONS
1. In a large greased bowl, combine the popcorn and the mini eggs - make sure to remove any unpopped kernels from the popcorn first.
2. In a microwave safe bowl, combine the marshmallows and the butter.
3. Microwave uncovered for 1 minute. Stir and microwave an additional 30 seconds until melted and smooth.
4. Pour the melted marshmallows over the popcorn and mini eggs - toss to coat.
5. With greased hands, press the mixture into a 8 or 9 inch greased pan.
6. Refrigerate until firm - this took awhile
7. Once firm, used desired amount to shape into popcorn balls.  You could also just cut them into squares from the pan.

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Empty Tomb Buns

INGREDIENTS
1 package refrigerated crescent rolls
1/4 cup sugar
1 tablespoon cinnamon
8 large marshmallows
1/4 cup butter, melted

INSTRUCTIONS
1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Grease your muffin tin.
2. Separate the crescent rolls into 8 triangles.
3. Combine the cinnamon and sugar in a small bowl.
4. Dip each marshmallow into the melted butter.
5. Then dip each marshmallow into the cinnamon sugar mix.
6. Lay a marshmallow into the center of the crescent triangle.
7. Wrap the crescent roll around the marshmallow, making sure to seal all of the edges - make sure they are sealed VERY well!
8. Dip the tops of the crescent roll into the melted butter and then into the remaining cinnamon sugar mix.
9. Place the crescent roll into the muffin tin sugared side up.
10. Bake for 12-14 minutes.


NOTES
As you make these, you can explain to your children that the crescent roll represents the Tomb. The white marshmallow represents the body of Jesus, pure and sinless. The melted butter and cinnamon/sugar represent the oils and spices that the women brought to anoint His body. The disappearing marshmallow and the cavity in the bun after it has cooked become the empty tomb and His rising from the grave!

~Recipe inspired by Allrecipes

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