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Easter Resurrection Rolls

The ingredients and process uses symbolism to teach and celebrate the ressurection of our Savior, Jesus Christ.

Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings 8
Author Living on Lemon Lane

Ingredients

  • 1 8oz or 12oz package Crescent Roll Dough
  • 1/2 cup Melted Butter
  • 1 tbsp Cinnamon
  • 1/4 cup Sugar
  • 8 Marshmallows Standard Size, not mini

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven at 375 degrees, melt butter, and combine cinnamon and sugar prior to activity. 

  2. Explain you are going to make special easter rolls. Open the dough and divide into eight triangles.

  3. Give each participant a marshmallow and explain the marshmallow represents Jesus Christ. Notice the marshmallow is pure and white and perfect, just like our savior. Describe that when Jesus died for us those that loved him took special measures to make sure he was treated and buried as a king would be.

  4. Nicodemus brought oils and spices that were only used on the rich and used these to embalm Christ's body. The butter represents the oil and the sugar and cinnamon represent the spices. Carefully dip the marshmallow in the butter, then coat it in the sugar and cinnamon mix.

  5. Christ's body was then carefully wrapped in clean linens. Wrap the marshmallow in the crescent dough, sealing off all of the edges.

  6. After Christ's body was prepared he was placed in a tomb that Joseph of Arimathea, one of Christ's disciples had given Him. Because of the approaching Sabbath, the tomb was sealed and guards were sent to keep watch.

  7. Place the rolls on a greased pan, and place in the oven. Explain the oven represents the tomb, and closing the oven door represents the sealing of the tomb. Bake at 375 degrees for 10 - 15 minutes until the rolls are golden brown.

  8. Once done, pull the rolls out and allow them to cool slightly. Encourage everyone to taste their roll, notice the marshmallow is gone. Testify that Christ lives, that he is risen. Explain that after the Sabbath Day the devoted Mary Magdalene and other faithful women set out for the tomb, to further care for Christ's body. At the tomb they saw an angel, and were afraid; but he told them to not be afraid, and that "He is not here: for he is risen..."