Resurrection Rolls

Not only will the Bunny be arriving on Easter morning but more importantly my children will be reminded of the reason we celebrate Easter this year by preparing and eating  Resurrection rolls as we remind them that Christ has risen and the tomb is empty.

Here are two simple recipes to create this tradition with your own kids:

# 1 Resurrection Rolls

Ingredients:
1 Can Refrigerated Crescent Rolls
8 Large Marshmallows
Melted Butter
Cinnamon & Sugar Mixture

Directions:

1. Give each person one crescent roll triangle, (this represents Christ’s tomb) and one marshmallow (representing His body).

2. Have each person dip their marshmallow in the melted butter and roll around in the cinnamon and sugar (representing the oil and spices that were anointed on Christ’s body).

3. Next Lay the cinnamon and sugar covered marshmallow onto the crescent roll triangle then carefully wrap, making sure that all seems are closed.

4. Bake according to package directions and let cool.

5. Break open the ‘tomb’ and show how Christ has risen and the tomb is empty.

#2 Resurrection Rolls

Ingredients

1 package Rhodes frozen Rolls
24 large marshmallows
¼ cup (1/2 stick) melted butter or margarine
½ cup sugar mixed with ½ teaspoon cinnamon

Directions

Thaw 24 rolls. Flatten each roll to about 3” in diameter. Place a large marshmallow in the center of the dough and pinch dough together to seal the marshmallow inside. Roll between the palms of your hands into the size of golf ball. Dip in the melted butter, then roll in the cinnamon-sugar and place on a lightly greased cookie sheet spaced apart evenly. Let rise until double in size (30-60 minutes). Bake at 350 degrees F for 15-20 minutes, until golden brown. Remove from the cookie sheet and cool on a wire rack.

The marshmallow will disappear just like the tomb Jesus was placed in. It’s empty and He’s alive.