Scripture Cookies

The theme of sixth grade religion is the study of the Old Testament and its meaning for Catholics.  To review with the students how to look up scripture, I have a Scripture Cookie recipe that is one of the student’s favorite activities.  Here is the recipe; I have included the answers for you:

Scripture Cookies

To find each ingredient look up the scripture reference and fill in the blank.  Some clues are subtle, so check the list of the ingredients on the bottom of the page before making each recipe.

1 cup __________ Psalm 55:21 (after churning)

2 cups __________ 1 Samuel 14:25

2 __________Isaiah 10:14

1 teaspoon each__________ 2 Chronicles 9:9 (several kinds)

2 cups __________ Leviticus 2:1

1 teaspoon  __________ Matthew  5:13

1 teaspoon  __________Leviticus 6:17 (modern cookie form)

3 cups__________ Proverbs 11:26 (one type)

1 cup __________ 1 Samuel  30:12 (optional)

1. Beat the first four ingredients together.

2. Mix in the remaining ingredients.

3. Drop by teaspoonful’s onto a greased cookie sheet.

4. Bake at 350° F (175° C) for 15 minutes.

Answers:  1 cup butter (softened), 2 cups honey (I use sugar instead), 2 eggs, 1 teaspoon vanilla and cinnamon, 2 cups flour,1 teaspoon salt, 1teaspoon baking soda (leaven), 3 cups oats, 1 cup raisins.