Resurrection Rolls

When searching for faith based Easter activities, I can across the recipe for Resurrection Rolls and knew they would be a fun activities for my kids and a great way to reinforce the real meaning of Easter.

Ingredients Needed

Crescent Roll Dough
Marshmallows
1/2 cup Sugar
2 Tablespoons Cinnamon
3 Tablespoons Butter (melted)

How to Make Resurrection Rolls 

Step 1 - Melt the butter in one bowl

Step 2 - Combine the Sugar and Cinnamon in another bowl

Step 3 - Place one triangle shaped piece of crescent roll on a plate.  This represents the tomb.

Step 4 - Take a marshmallow.  This represents the body of Christ.

Step 5 - Dip the marshmallow in the butter and then roll it in the cinnamon sugar mixture.  This represents the oils and spices the body was anointed with upon burial.

Step 6 - Place the marshmallow on the dough and carefully wrap the dough around it.  Be sure to pinch the edges of the dough tightly to prevent the marshmallow from oozing out of the cracks while it is cooking.

Step 7 - Place the rolls on a cookie sheet and bake according to the direction on the crescent roll package.

Step 8 - When rolls are done, remove from the oven and cool for 5 minutes.  Once cooled, break open a roll and it will be empty.  Just like Jesus's tomb.

These rolls were quick, easy and fun to make.  We made these rolls after dinner for an evening snack, but they would also be a great addition to Easter morning breakfast.

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