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Resurrection Rolls – We LOVE this recipe for Easter!
If you're looking for something special to make on Easter morning that also has a little object lesson for your family, these Resurrection Rolls might be just the perfect thing to try out. They can also sometimes be called empty tomb rolls. Read on to see why!
Back when my husband and I were first married, I made these rolls and we absolutely loved them. Somewhere along the way though, I completely forgot about them until a PPP reader reminded me about them, so we of course had to make them again.
Resurrection Rolls are one of those great recipes that use up a few Pillsbury Crescent Rolls (Is it possible to mess up a Pillsbury Crescent Roll? We did, of course, use the reduced fat variety . . .), but are also just a fun treat to make each Easter. You might have also heard them called empty tomb rolls.
My kids help me make them, and promptly devour a few minutes after they pop out of the oven.
What are resurrection rolls?
Resurrection Rolls are a simple Easter recipe made with crescent dough and marshmallows to represent the burial and resurrection of Jesus. The marshmallow “disappears” during baking, symbolizing the empty tomb.
I love that these rolls offer a little object lesson on Easter (as well as make an amazing treat.)
What do the ingredients represent in resurrection rolls?
Each ingredient in Resurrection Rolls represents part of the Easter story. The marshmallow represents Jesus, the dough is the tomb, and the sugar and cinnamon symbolize the burial spices. After baking, the marshmallow is gone—just like the empty tomb.
We had an interesting discussion when my youngest was little and asked ~ “Momma, Why did Jesus have to die on that cross?”
The crescent rolls represent the cloth that Jesus was wrapped in, the white marshmallow represents Jesus because of His purity, the butter represents the embalming oils and the cinnamon sugar are examples of the spices used to prepare Christ's body for burial. Then the rolls themselves represent the empty tombs.
Side note – you can also use Peeps instead of marshmallows in this recipe and they work the same with an extra sugary crunch 🙂
These are a great treat any time of year, and we usually make a double batch because we love them just so much.
If you're looking for a unique way to share the Easter story with your kids, making up these Resurrection Rolls with their unique meaning would be just perfect.
Ingredients Needed:
- cinnamon
- sugar
- butter or margarine
- large marshmallows or peeps
- crescent rolls
The great thing about this recipe too is that it is VERY forgiving. If you don't have crescent rolls, you could give it a try with puff pastry too!
The cinnamon and sugar mixture is fantastic for the flavoring and you can customize the amount to your families liking. Adding Peeps candies instead of marshmallows adds another round of fun for the kiddos too if they're helping with this.
Resurrection Rolls Recipe
Ingredients
- 1 pkg Crescent Rolls
- 8 Marshmallows or Marshmallow Peeps
- 1/4 Cup Butter or Margarine Melted
- 2 Tbsp Cinnamon
- 2 Tbsp Sugar
Instructions
- Mix together cinnamon and sugar in a small bowl
- In another bowl, melt margarine or butter
- Dip marshmallow into butter, then into cinnamon sugar mixture
- Roll marshmallow in crescent roll, pinching together at the seams
- Roll crescent roll in butter, and then in the cinnamon sugar mixture again
- Spray muffin cup liners with cooking spray, then place each crescent roll in muffin tin
- Bake in a 400 degree oven for 12 - 14 minutes
Notes
Do you have any special treats that you plan to make this Easter? I'd love to hear from you in the comments as we're always looking for new ideas!
Looking for more Easter Meal Ideas like this Resurrection Roll Recipe? We have a FULL Easter Menu with a grocery list for you – just print it out and head to the grocery!
Can I make Resurrection Rolls ahead of time?
Resurrection Rolls are best enjoyed fresh out of the oven, but you can prep the ingredients ahead of time and assemble just before baking. Plus, they only take about 12 minutes to cook.
Are Resurrection Rolls safe to make with young children?
Yes! Resurrection Rolls are a fun and safe Easter activity for children with adult supervision. It’s a great way to teach the Easter story while baking a sweet treat together. Just be careful to let them cool enough before taking a bite!
Thank you Laurie for this recipe. It looks wonderful, I wish I would have known about it when my kids and grandkids were little. I still might try making them.
FYI: apparently natural marshmallows don’t melt away like they’re supposed to. Coconut sugar also doesn’t melt and glaze well either. #crunchymomfail
Good thing my son is smart enough to know He IS risen, appreciate the effort and love his crunchy mom nonetheless. Despite the fail, the rolls still tasted good and we had a good laugh. We also talked about how Jesus still lives in our crunchy hearts despite our failure. 🙂
Oh no Alicia – I hate that but am glad you had a good story either way! Thank you for letting us know!
I am just wondering if this is something I could take to a class party? I would take pictures of the steps in making them to show the kids. I just didn’t know if they would be good still later in the day.
They will still be good Tammi! They’re definitely best warmed up a bit but still yummy!
Hello!! Have you ever tried it with the “flaky” crescent rolls? Already have them in the fridge so just wondering 🙂
Oh, Laurie,
What a great idea and lesson. I’ve never heard of these rolls but they sound delicious. I’m
Going to have my granddaughters help me so we can talk about the lesson they represent.
Jan
I’m so glad you’re going to try them and know your grandaughters will love them Jan ~ enjoy!
Sounds great I think I will try these.
I am assuming based on the picture that these are made in muffin tins. However, that detail should probably be added to the recipe. Do you prefer to make them with the paper liners or without? It is also nice to add the yield — which appears to be 8 rolls – or 16 with it doubled. Thanks for sharing this recipe and I look forward to trying it!
Thanks Heidi – I should have included that! Yes, I made them in muffin tins (because the recipe I used before didn’t call for muffin tins and they were a mess.) 🙂 And yup, 8 rolls is right! I’ll add those to the post. 🙂
No special treats to make just a THANK YOU for being so willing to share your faith. I pray the Lord’s blessings on you and your family!
Thanks so much Julie for your kind words – I appreciate that so much!