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Resurrection Rolls

Resurrection Rolls are so easy to make with crescent roll dough and marshmallows. Also known as Empty Tombs, these Easter

  • Serves 8
  • Prep 10 minutes
  • Cook 8 minutes
  • Total 18 minutes

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Resurrection Rolls

These rolls are a little bit sweet due to the marshmallows and some cinnamon sugar. They make a wonderful addition to Easter breakfast. Resurrection Rolls are absolutely delicious and only take 8 to 10 minutes to bake. They are an Easter tradition your kids will love.

What Are Resurrection Rolls

These rolls are perfect for teaching your kids the Easter story. Each ingredient has symbolism. The marshmallow represents Jesus. The butter and cinnamon represent the oils and spices used to anoint Jesus’s body and the crescent roll dough being wrapped around the marshmallow represents Jesus being wrapped in his burial clothes.

Resurrection Rolls

On the third day, the tomb was found empty. As the Resurrection Rolls bake, the marshmallow disappears and the rolls become hollowed out. Such a great visual lesson for young children!

Only 5 Ingredients Needed

These rolls are simple to make and only require 5 ingredients.

  • Crescent Rolls
  • Large Marshmallows
  • Butter– I use salted butter
  • Sugar
  • Ground Cinnamon
Marshmallows on crescent roll dough

Tips For Making

Pinching the dough well around the marshmallow is key. Otherwise gaps will open up as they bake and the marshmallows will ooze out.

This recipe can easily be doubled.

Best eaten soon after baking, but let cool for about 5 minutes. The inside will be very hot.

To prevent the rolls from sticking to the baking sheet, use parchment paper.

Resurrection Rolls made with marshmallows and crescent roll dough.

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Recipe

Resurrection Rolls

Resurrection Rolls are so easy to make with crescent roll dough and marshmallows. Also known as Empty Tombs, these Easter rolls represent the empty tomb following the resurrection of Jesus.

  • Serves 8
  • Prep 10 minutes
  • Cook 8 minutes
  • Total 18 minutes

Ingredients

  • 1 (8-count) tube crescent rolls
  • 8 large marshmallows
  • 3 tablespoons melted butter
  • 3 tablespoons granulated sugar
  • 2 teaspoons cinnamon

Instructions

  1. 1

    Preheat oven to 375 degrees and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

  2. 2

    Unroll crescent roll dough and separate into triangles.

  3. 3

    Combine sugar and cinnamon in a small bowl.

  4. 4

    Dip each marshmallow in butter and then coat in cinnamon sugar. Place in the middle of a piece of dough.

  5. 5

    Roll dough around marshmallow, sealing the seams really well. Position so seam is facing down. Sprinkle a little more cinnamon sugar on top.

  6. 6

    Bake for 8 to 10 minutes.

Equipment

  • Rimmed Baking Sheet
  • Parchment Paper

Nutrition

  • Calories178 kcal
  • Carbohydrates22 g
  • Protein1 g
  • Fat10 g
  • Saturated Fat5 g
  • Polyunsaturated Fat2 g
  • Monounsaturated Fat2 g
  • Trans Fat0.2 g
  • Cholesterol11 mg
  • Sodium262 mg
  • Potassium4 mg
  • Fiber0.3 g
  • Sugar11 g
  • Vitamin A133 IU
  • Vitamin C0.02 mg
  • Calcium7 mg
  • Iron0.4 mg