Beginner Resurrection Rolls Easter Morning Recipe
Resurrection rolls tell the Easter story through baking. You wrap a marshmallow in buttery dough, and when it bakes, the marshmallow disappears completely, leaving behind an empty roll that represents the empty tomb.
Kids love the surprise of biting into what looks like a regular roll and finding it hollow. It’s a hands-on way to share the Easter message while making something delicious for breakfast.
Why the Marshmallow Completely Disappears
The marshmallow doesn’t just melt during baking—it completely vaporizes, leaving no sticky residue behind. As the oven heats up, the marshmallow melts into liquid, then the moisture evaporates through the dough, creating steam that helps the roll puff up.
This process takes about 15 minutes in a 375°F oven. If your oven runs cool or you bake at a lower temperature, you might find marshmallow remnants inside, which defeats the purpose of the empty tomb symbolism.
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Getting Kids Involved Without the Mess
Set up an assembly line with melted butter in one bowl, cinnamon sugar in another, and the dough pieces laid out on parchment. Give each child their own marshmallow and let them dip it in butter, then roll it in the cinnamon sugar mixture.
Show them how to pinch the dough edges together tightly—loose seams will open during baking and let the marshmallow leak out. Place the seam side down on the baking sheet so gravity helps keep everything sealed.
Beginner Resurrection Rolls Easter Morning Recipe
Ingredients
Equipment Needed
- Large baking sheet
- Parchment paper
- 2 small bowls
- Small brush or spoon for butter
Instructions
- Prep oven and dough: Preheat oven to 375°F and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper. Separate the crescent roll dough into 8 individual triangles.
- Make cinnamon sugar: Mix the sugar and cinnamon together in a small bowl. Pour the melted butter into another small bowl.
- Coat marshmallows: Dip each marshmallow in the melted butter, coating all sides, then roll it in the cinnamon sugar mixture until completely covered.
- Wrap marshmallows: Place one coated marshmallow at the wide end of each dough triangle. Wrap the dough around the marshmallow, stretching gently to cover it completely. Pinch all seams tightly together, especially where the dough edges meet.
- Arrange on pan: Place the wrapped rolls seam-side down on the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
- Bake until golden: Bake for 12 to 15 minutes, until the rolls are golden brown on top and sound hollow when tapped gently. The rolls should feel light when lifted and show no soft spots that would indicate remaining marshmallow.
Nutrition Facts
Per Serving (1 roll)
