Resurrection Rolls

I must admit, sometimes cute little snack ideas look a lot better than they taste. However, that is NOT the case with these Resurrection Rolls! I found this recipe on pinterest and couldn’t wait to add it to our Easter Tradition activities this year.

Refrigerated crescent rolls magically transform into luscious sweet rolls.

Source: Pillsbury

MAGIC STUFFED CINNAMON CRESCENT ROLLS

(Also known as Resurrection Rolls & Empty Tomb Rolls)

Crescent dough wraps around butter- and cinnamon-sugar-dipped marshmallows. They become hollow as they bake, representing Jesus' tomb on Easter morning -- when you break them open they are empty inside! A great Easter recipe to share with the kids!

Here's a breakdown of the symbolism of Empty Tomb Rolls:

Large Marshmallows – body of Jesus.

Melted Butter – oils of embalming.

Cinnamon and Sugar Mix - spices used to anoint Christ's body.

Crescent Roll – the wrapping of Jesus' body or the tomb.

Oven – the tomb.

Cavity in bun – the empty tomb or the empty cloths.

RECIPE AND STORY IDEAS

Ingredients::

1 Can of refridgerated Crescent Rolls
8 Large marshmallows
Small bowl of cinnamon sugar
2T Butter, melted

Instructions::

1) Preheat the oven to 400 degrees.
2) Dip the marshmallow into the butter then roll in the cinnamon sugar.

Explain that the marshmallow represents Jesus' body and the butter & Sugar are the spice they prepared his body for burial with.

3) Wrap the marshmallow in the crescent roll sealing all of the side edges tightly.

Explain how they placed Jesus in the tomb and sealed it closed.

3) Bake for about 12 minutes or until golden brown on a lined (very important) cookie sheet. I like to use a silpat mat for easy clean-up.
While the rolls are baking, you can read Matthew 27:57-61 and Matthew 28:5-8.