Resurrection Roll Recipe
Fun and tasty! We make these Resurrection Rolls almost every Easter as a reminder of Jesus’ death and resurrection. This year, we made them while my mom and dad were visiting. The rolls represent the tomb (which will be hollow/empty after they have baked) and the ingredients tie into the Bible. This is a great activity for the family or a ministry program.
First, Landon and I set out all the ingredients and called everyone to the table. Next, I demonstrated each step and explained how the ingredient reflected the Biblical account. Then everyone made their roll assembly-line-style, and we placed them in the oven. While they were baking, we listened to a favorite song about Jesus being a live. When the rolls were done and and still warm, we broke open our rolls and shouted “Jesus is alive!”
Ingredients:
- Marshmallows (original size) –
- Butter (melted)
- Sugar
- Cinnamon
- Crescent Rolls from a can
Directions:
- Take one Marshmallow – it represents Jesus’ body after the crucifixion.
- Roll marshmallow in Melted Butter – the butter represents the oil for his burial.
- Roll buttered marshmallow in Sugar and in Cinnamon – these ingredients represent the spices for his burial.
- Wrap in a Crescent Roll, being sure to seal around the marshmallow – the dough represents the tomb and closing it well reminds us that the soldiers guarded the tomb.
- Bake in oven according to crescent roll package directions. Listen to an appropriate song or read the account while waiting for them to bake, if you like.
- Break open the roll/tomb! Jesus isn’t here, He is alive!
