Easy Resurrection Rolls AKA Empty Tomb Rolls
Resurrection Rolls represent the empty tomb following the resurrection of Jesus Christ and are the perfect recipe to celebrate the true meaning of Easter with your family. The disappearing marshmallow in the crescent roll is fun and memorable for all ages – Empty Tomb Rolls are a tradition you will love for years to come.
Risen Rolls
Resurrection Rolls- or Empty Tomb rolls, as they are commonly called, are a tasty way to help remember the true meaning of Easter.
These Easter rolls represent the empty tomb following the resurrection of Jesus. They are so simple to make so don’t let it intimidate you!
They are perfect to make with children as you teach them the story of Jesus’ resurrection.
As the Resurrection Rolls bake, the marshmallow disappears and the rolls become hollowed out representing the empty tomb.
This is a great visual for young and old alike.
Crescent Rolls with Marshmallow Ingredients
- 1 can of buttery crescent rolls
- 8 large marshmallows
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
What brand of marshmallow do you use?
I honestly just use whatever is on sale! We shop at our Kroger grocery store most of the time, so we buy the store brand.
Can I use margarine instead?
Yes, this would be an acceptable substitution for this recipe.
Do I have to use honey butter?
Nope! We like the added tastiness that it adds to the exterior of the rolls, but this is completely optional.
Can I use mini marshmallows for Resurrection Rolls?
I wouldn’t recommend it. And the giant-sized ones will be too big. Stick with your regular-sized marshmallows for this one.
What is the Resurrection Roll Story?
The empty tomb rolls are meant to symbolize Christ not being found in the tomb after he was resurrected. Some people like to tell the Easter story as they make them with their family. You can explain how Christ’s body wasn’t in the tomb after the resurrection but just like the rolls have become sweet- so is death because all of us can live again because He Is Risen.
What can I serve with Resurrection Rolls?
Because these rolls are typically made around Easter we would suggest serving them with anything you would eat for your Easter feast.
This might include:
- Easy Instant Pot Ham
- Sweet Instant Pot Carrots
- Funeral Potatoes
- Cheesy Scalloped Potatoes
- Jello
- Collard Greens
- Rosemary Roasted Potatoes
- Veggie Platter
- Sweet Potato Casserole
Are Resurrection Rolls a dessert?
Because they are sweet they could be considered a dessert or a pastry. However, they aren’t so sweet that they can’t be enjoyed alongside dinner, especially since Easter tends to bring out more savory recipes!
Can I make Resurrection Rolls in advance?
Yep! You can prep them beforehand just keep them in the refrigerator and bake them within 24 hours.
Instructions
- Unroll a can of crescent rolls and place each piece on a greased baking sheet.
- Melt butter with honey in the microwave in a bowl.
- Add sugar and cinnamon together in another bowl.
- Dip marshmallow into the honey butter and then cinnamon sugar and place in the center of the crescent roll.
- Fold the crescent roll up, pinching any seams.
- Brush rolls with butter.
- Bake at 375 for 15 minutes.
- Remove from the oven and brush with remaining honey butter.
Resurrection Rolls
Ingredients
- 1 can of buttery crescent rolls
- 8 large marshmallows
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
Instructions
- Unroll a can of crescent rolls and place each piece on a greased baking sheet.
- Melt butter with honey in the microwave in a bowl.
- Add sugar and cinnamon together in another bowl.
- Dip marshmallow into the honey butter and then cinnamon sugar and place in the center of the crescent roll.
- Fold the crescent roll up, pinching any seams.
- Brush rolls with butter.
- Bake at 375 for 15 minutes.
- Remove from the oven and brush with remaining honey butter.
How long do Resurrection Rolls keep?
They are best right out of the oven, but they will stay good in a sealed container for about five days.
Can I make Resurrection Rolls even if I’m not religious?
Of course! Regardless, they are still a delicious treat.
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Make a memorable tradition for your family’s Easter celebrations with resurrection rolls! These delicious rolls have a disappearing marshmallow that is fun for everyone while sharing the story of Jesus Christ’s resurrection.
