Resurrection Rolls

This was an amazing recipe given to me by my mother-in-law.  As we made them, we were able to talk about the crucifixion, death, and resurrection of Jesus Christ in a simple way that the children could participate and understand.  We will definately be making this a tradition.

Resurrection Rolls

Ingredients:

1 can refrigerated crescent roll dough 

8 large marshmallows 

Melted butter 

Cinnamon 

Sugar

Directions:

1. Give each child one triangle shaped section of crescent roll. This represents the cloth that was wrapped around Christ's body. 

2. Each child takes one marshmallow which represents the body of Christ. (Explain how the marshmallow is pure and white, just as Christ was pure and perfect.) 

3. Dip the marshmallow in the butter and roll in cinnamon and sugar mixture. This represents the oils and spices the body was anointed with upon burial. 

4. Lay the marshmallow on the dough and carefully wrap it around the marshmallow.  Make sure all seams are pinched together well. (Otherwise the marshmallow will "ooze" out of the seams) 

5.  Have the children place the rolls in the oven (tomb) and seal the tomb (shut the oven door).  Explain how Christ was in the tomb for 3 days.  Bake according to package directions. 

6.  Cool.  Open the tomb and break open the rolls, the body of Christ is no longer there!!