Name: Resurrection Rolls
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 8 min
Total time: 18 min
Ingredients: 1 (8-count) tube crescent rolls; 8 large marshmallows; 3 tablespoons melted butter; 3 tablespoons granulated sugar; 2 teaspoons cinnamon

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.

Resurrection Rolls made with crescent roll dough.

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.

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

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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