Resurrection Rolls are the perfect treat to make with your little ones to share the meaning of Easter.
Resurrection Rolls
One can of crescent roll dough
8 large marshmallows (or one for each roll you’ll be making)
Melted butter
Cinnamon sugar
Read John 19 while the oven is preheating to 350.
Unroll the crescent rolls and place on a rimmed baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Explain that this is like the cloth they wrapped Jesus in.
Give your child a marshmallow and explain that it represents Jesus,
all white and pure because He was without sin.
all white and pure because He was without sin.
Roll the marshmallows in the melted butter.
This symbolizes the embalming oils.
This symbolizes the embalming oils.
Roll the marshmallows in the cinnamon sugar.
This is like the spices used to prepare his body for burial.
This is like the spices used to prepare his body for burial.
Wrap the marshmallow in the crescent roll cloth, pinching the dough together securely. This represents how they wrapped Jesus’ body.
Put the rolls in the oven (symbolizing the tomb) and bake for 12 minutes.
While the rolls are baking, read John 20:1-18.
Open the tomb and remove the rolls. When they’re cool enough to handle, break one open and discover what happened to the marshmallow.
JESUS IS RISEN!
JESUS IS RISEN!
Happy Easter!
Source: adapted from Homegrown Mom
This is such a cute idea! I looooove it! Happy Easter.
These are so cute! I remember making resurrection cookies as a young kid. fun times :)
AMEN! What an inspiring post. I read Luke 24 today, but I'll be sure to read John 20 tonight before going to sleep. If only I had kids… :) j/k!
I am going to remember these rolls next year for Easter…but I will be making them before that! Blessings, K
Great blog with lots of yummy looking recipes. Thanks for sharing!
I love this. I've seen these marshmallow rolls before but I've never seen them called Ressurection Rolls. Perfect treat to accompany a miraculous story.
This was the first thing we ever made in 7th grade HomeEc class. They have been a go to as an adult.
Serve w/ a praline ice cream or strawberry…AMAZINGLY TASTY!!!!
This is such a cute idea, thanks for sharing! I found this idea on pinterest.
Lindsay
http://www.countrygirlhome.blogspot.com
just found this via pinterest. I love this idea! Great for kids to have a hands on experience in understand this great Bible story!
I just found you and L.O.V.E. this idea!! Thank you so much for sharing … I teach 1st-4th graders at church on Wed. Nights. I'm going to totally do this with them! Thanks again!
Jade C. @ Effie's Recipe Box
These look wonderful! (even though it's not Easter :) )
Love this idea, but what temp do you bake them for 10 mins?
Thnx!
Pnk_P3tal
Good question! Just follow the baking directions on your cresent roll package for oven temp and cook time. Thanks for stopping by :)
I just found this in pinterest. Couldn't wait to try. The one thing I would say – make sure you pinch your seams securely (I know you mention it – I just need to stress it). I didn't get them secure enough and my marshmallow went everywhere :-) they were still delicious though and the kids got the point :-) Thanks!
You are one amazing mommy, let alone a tender Christian, whom I appreciate! I love this wonderful idea and recipe. As a “Grammy”, I look forward to making these with my little angels some day!
I just found your blog and love love love this idea! I am going to remember to do this with my kiddos this Easter! (can’t wait!) Thanks so much for the inspiration!
Loved these!! But my marshmallows exploded out of my rolls. they were still yummy.
This is such a sweet way to tell the story of Christ’s resurrection for kids, and the rolls sound delicious. Thanks to Pinterest for the find!
These are delicous!! However, no matter how hard I tried to pinch them together and not leak, it didn’t happen. is there a secret to that because I tried really hard. They were still the bomb diggity!!!
I don’t know if there is a “secret”. I pinched all of mine closed tight too and a few of mine leaked out and others didn’t so I just think they can be a bit tricky. I’m glad you still enjoyed them :)
I love this!
I just wanted to say that I think this recipe and the meaning is brilliant! I love it! I have three boys 6, 10, 13 and I know they know the meaning behind Easter and the resurrection. But what a great say to drive the point home that they’ll never forget. Sometimes you have to get back to the basics without getting to deep into the meaning of the scriptures, and this is perfect! I’m so glad I came across it. Thank you!
Wow these look fab.
REPINNED!! :)
What a wonderful idea. Creative way to teach our children and grandchildren.
What a pleasant surprise to see a fun activity for Easter that isn’t about the Easter Bunny!! I am overjoyed and will be using this recipe and teachable moment with my grandkids!
I’m so excited…Keep up the good work!
THis is such a wonderful idea to teach kids about the Resurection of Jesus. May God Bless you for sharing …
I just saw these on Pintrest and they are so great! I love the teachable moment that can come out of baking rolls!