Resurrection Rolls

Our family tradition at Easter time is to make Resurrection Rolls. This afternoon when String Bean finished her lunch, we set up the workstation to make the Rolls. She did not enjoy getting her fingers dirty (typical). However, once she realized the dough was not cookie dough, she had fun trying to wrap the marshmallows up in it.

While we waited for the Rolls to cook and cool, String Bean, Mr. Bean, and I watched the Charlie Brown Easter Beagle special. String Bean is the biggest Charlie Brown and gang fan you've ever seen. (All we've heard the last few days is "New Brown? Please?")

We set the ready-to-eat Resurrection Roll in front of String Bean and told her to look and see if Jesus was still in there. When she popped it open, she just looked at me with a blank stare unsure of what to say since Jesus had disappeared. I said, "Where is he?" She replied, "Bye-bye." Mr. Bean and I taught her to say, "Risen."

It is a precious tradition especially with preschool aged kids. If you and your family don't have a tradition and are looking to start one, we highly recommend Resurrection Rolls!

Resurrection Rolls

Our family tradition is to make Resurrection Rolls for Easter. They are not only yummy, but also share the Easter story. String Bean, who is 17 months old, was even able to help this year.

Resurrection Rolls

1 package of refrigerated crescent roll dough
8 marshmallows
melted butter
cinnamon
sugar

Mix cinnamon and sugar to taste.

The marshmallow represents Jesus' body after he died on the cross.

Dip the marshmallow in the butter and coat it evenly. Then, roll it in the cinnamon/sugar mixture. This represents how his body was prepared for burial with the oils and spices.

Using the triangle of dough, encase the marshmallow in it fully being sure to seal all the seams very carefully. This represents Jesus' body being put in the tomb and the tomb being sealed.

Bake according to package instructions. Usually this is 375 degrees for 11-13 minutes.

While baking is taking place, make believe with your children that 3 days are passing. When the children awaken on the 3rd day, be sure the rolls are finished baking and have cooled. Have them run to the tomb and find it empty! The marshmallow will have melted and you'll have a hollow and sweet roll to eat. This represents Jesus' body is no longer in the tomb because he is risen! How sweet it is that we serve a risen Savior!

Happy Easter. Celebrate Christ's resurrection with your loved ones. If you do not know the Easter story, you can find it here. If you are interested in knowing how to make Jesus your Lord and Savior, I encourage you to visit this site.

Happy Resurrection Sunday to all!

Mandie and Amy