Get the whole family involved in a fun Easter craft with these sweet, cinnamony Resurrection Rolls.
I’ve mentioned before that “cute food” is not really my strong suit. Chocolate Robin’s Eggs Nests is about as cute as it gets around here.
Despite my lack of craftiness, I love creating traditions around the holidays, and, unsurprisingly, many of my favorite traditions revolve around food. Certain dishes from my childhood are inseparably linked to the holidays: Mom’s Custard Pie at Thanksgiving, Pecan Pie Bars at Christmas, and Amish Chicken and Noodles for every family reunion.
A friend of mine introduced me to these Resurrection Rolls several years ago, and they’ve quickly become my favorite Easter tradition. Even before our little guy came on the scene, we loved making these sweet, sticky rolls for the holiday.
These rolls are so ridiculously easy to make and also unexplainably, insanely delicious. Like WHOA. Butter, cinnamon, marshmallows, and crescent rolls have no business tasting this delicious.
But perhaps the best part of these rolls is the story that goes along with them. These Resurrection Rolls are a wonderful way to engage your kids in the story of Jesus’ death and resurrection. Now, how, might you ask, can a marshmallow and a crescent roll possibly share the story of Easter?
Well, it goes something like this.
Pretend Jesus is a marshmallow.
Whew…didn’t see that one coming did you?? If I had a dollar for every time my stories started with that sentence…
Ok, ok, really now, here’s the story. The marshmallow represents Jesus. After Jesus dies on the cross, his friends prepare him to be buried by anointing him with oil (dipping the marshmallow in butter) and spices (rolling it in cinnamon and sugar).
Then Jesus is placed in his grave clothes (the crescent roll) and wrapped up tight.
At this point, you put the rolls on the baking sheet and place them in the tomb (oven) and seal the tomb with a big rock (the oven door).
In the oven the marshmallow melts and blends with the cinnamon sugar, making it appear like the marshmallow has disappeared. When you remove the rolls and allow them to cool, you can let your kids open them up to reveal that Jesus is gone! He is risen! Jesus is alive!
After telling the story, you can give thanks with your kids for the gift of Jesus death and resurrection and for the gift of ooey, gooey, sweetly spiced rolls.
Sealing the rolls as tightly as possible is important so the marshmallow doesn’t leak all over the pan. However, if you do get some leakage, don’t fear! The rolls will still be absolutely delicious!
To watch a quick tutorial that shows just how EASY these Resurrection Rolls are, click on the video below!
I hope you and your family have a wonderful Easter, and that the great gift of Jesus’ life, death, and resurrection will bring you hope and joy.
You can also make these in a muffin tin lined with paper cupcake liners. This method helps contain the mess, but I've also noticed the marshmallow usually stays intact with this method, so I wouldn't use it if you're specifically trying to tell the resurrection story.
Resurrection Rolls
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I got this recipe from a friend at church, but there are versions of it all over the Internet. Who the originator is, I’m not sure, but they came up with one amazing sweet roll!
Paula @ Vintage Kitchen says
That´s a story that would certainly have the kids attention. Interesting combination of flavors! They do sound amazing.
Katie says
Ok – these rolls sound so yummy, and I love the story for the kids! Doubly great!
Jennifer Drummond says
Oh my gosh, I need these cinnamon rolls! So beautiful!
Shannon says
What a fun recipe to make with kids! Thanks for sharing 🙂
Renee Dobbs says
Seriously goodness with cinnamon and crescent rolls. Fun story to share with kids while making them too.
Courtney @ Neighborfood says
They’re so easy and fun to make. Can’t complain when something requires getting your fingers covered in buttery cinnamon and sugar!
Sherron Nagle Watson says
WOW…those looks gooey and delicious! My kids would love these. What a fun recipe.
Kayle (The Cooking Actress) says
I’ve heard of resurrection rolls but never have I seen them explained so well, it makes much more sense now, lol! And, just as importantly, they look incredible. So sweet and gooey and yummy!
Courtney @ Neighborfood says
Thanks Kayle!
Beate @ The Not So Cheesy Kitc says
They look great! My kids would love those as well – thank you for sharing along with the history 🙂 ~ Bea @ The Not So Cheesy Kitchen
Cindys Recipes says
Easy treat! Thanks for sharing!
Liz says
Mmmmm….my kids would love these! And who knew you could teach religion via cinnamon rolls?
Courtney @ Neighborfood says
Haha! Not me, but I can’t think of a tastier way to do it. 🙂
Sarah R says
Wow! I’d be privileged to have these in Sunday School (that is if I went to Sunday School!)
Chef Di says
I love this story!!! And I love that you shared it with us on a very special day, and start of an ever more special week! Can’t wait to try this, and share this story with my nieces and nephews…
Courtney @ Neighborfood says
I thought it was pretty cool too, and a great way to share the story with kids. I’m sure it would keep their attention!
Webicurean says
That’s an awesome story! It’s funny how so many yummy treats start with those crescent rolls!
Courtney @ Neighborfood says
That’s the truth! They’re also the start to my favorite apple dumplings!
Laura Hunter says
I normally don’t like marshmallows but baking it like this in these cinnamon cresent rolls sounds good.
Courtney @ Neighborfood says
Yeah! They really don’t taste a whole lot like marshmallows–the mallow just gives it the gooey center that I love!
Family Foodie says
I see some resurrection rolls in my future…. mmmmmm….
chocolatemoosey says
Never heard of these, but I think it’s a great way to explain the story!
Jennie @themessybakerblog says
Cinnamon and marshmallow? Oh man. Oh boy. I want these rolls!
Lyn says
Well! These resurrection rolls are a good look! 😀
MLuisa My cute bride says
I think is the best way to tell the resurrection story, ever. I declare myself a hugh fan of your rolls since now.
Courtney @ Neighborfood says
Haha! Thank you! It is hard to argue with cinnamon rolls and resurrection.
Dora Warman says
This was great!
Courtney @ Neighborfood says
So glad you liked it!
Karen @ The Food Charlatan says
Courtney, I really want to make these with my daughter this year! I was going to look up a recipe but now I don’t even have to. You rock. PS I seriously love thinking of you wearing your gap t-shirt. It’s almost as bad as the tickle-me-elmo sweater I wore in 7th grade. It had a battery operated button that made Elmo laugh when you pushed on him.
7th. Grade.
Laura Chin says
ok, none of mine looked like that and I even tried the two crescent techique lol they all turned in to crescent blobs!
Timnas Indonesia says
WOW…those looks gooey and delicious! My kids would love these. What a fun recipe.
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