Right now I’m in the midst of St. Patrick’s Day cookies and a bunch of other non-seasonal custom orders, so the thought of a new Easter cookie is a very welcome one! Thanks to Haniela for inviting me to participate in the Easter Extravaganza, a collection of Easter treats and crafts from talented food and craft bloggers.
My first thought for an Easter project was of course bunnies and eggs and Easter baskets, but then I thought…everyone’s going to do that! I had another idea, then another, and then it came to me.
Moai of Easter Island
EASTER Island!
Those heads are actually called Moai. Some are just heads protruding from the ground and a lot of the Moai are arranged in lines facing inward.
Now, do you know how Easter Island came to be called EASTER Island?
It was discovered by Dutch explorer Jacob Roggeveen on Easter Sunday in 1722. The real name of the island is Rapa Nui. The native people are also called Rapa Nui. It’s one of the most remote islands in the world and is part of the Polynesian Triangle.
rough sketch
I did some research to see how long it would take to get there and how much it would cost…20 hours to Chile, then another 6 hours to Easter Island. You can figure out the cost.
Needless to say, it is now very high on my list of places to visit!
“directors cut” The whole cookie!
I decided on a cookie “diorama” with bunnies and eggs, which are not indigenous to Easter Island. They are, however, in my cookie version!
There’s a lot to learn about Easter Island, and I could spend a week studying it, but then who would make the cookies?
Enjoy all the Easter treats and thanks again Hani!
3D Easter Bunny by Marielle - De Koekenbakkers
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March 10th, 2013 at 9:59 am
I love your cookie diorama!
March 10th, 2013 at 10:19 am
Haha!! I love this idea! So creative!! I have some world-traveller friends that would greatly appreciate these cookies!
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March 10th, 2013 at 11:16 am
Luara – this is so cool, I love it! You are so creative! xo
March 10th, 2013 at 11:50 am
What a fun idea the cookies are wonderful, can you tell us how big is the background one is?
March 10th, 2013 at 12:12 pm
So cool and creative! I’m a total nerd, I love cookies with history lessons! The final scene is awesome.
March 10th, 2013 at 1:23 pm
So clever. Love it.
March 10th, 2013 at 4:52 pm
Marlyn, the pan is a regular cookie sheet, so I’d say it’s about the size of a half sheet pan. 18x13inches.
March 10th, 2013 at 6:07 pm
This is simply awesome and SO original! I love your cookie creation and I love the info on Easter Island.
March 10th, 2013 at 6:09 pm
Haha, very original and perfectly done!
March 10th, 2013 at 7:27 pm
What a great idea! Love how you are thinking, outside of the box.
When Dave email me with the name, I didn’t put it together but now I see it. Easter Island!
March 10th, 2013 at 8:47 pm
What a clever idea!
March 10th, 2013 at 9:45 pm
This is a great idea, I adore the little bunnies frolicking in the grass. So cute!
March 11th, 2013 at 9:03 am
This is great! You are so creative!
March 11th, 2013 at 12:28 pm
Very clever…love it!:)
March 11th, 2013 at 4:52 pm
I let out a little laugh when I saw your cookie in the line-up. Very cute.