Resurrection Rolls

My sister and I just did a great little Easter activity with the kids! We put these together and taught the kids about the resurrection of Jesus, while also making a delicious treat- like cinnamon rolls! I am just so grateful for the Savior and the atonement. I feel so humbled and in awe when I think about the Lord and his sacrifice for all of us! I hope we all can remember Jesus and his love for us this Easter season, please watch the video at the end of this blog for an incredible message!

Resurrection Rolls

• 1 package Cresent rolls
• melted butter
• large marshmallows
• cinnamon
• sugar

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

Give each child a triangle of cresent rolls.
The cresent roll represents the cloth that Jesus was wrapped in.

Give each child a marshmallow.
This represents Jesus and His purity.

Have child dip the marshmallow in melted butter.
This represents the oils of embalming.

Dip the buttered marshmallow in the cinnamon and sugar.
This represents the spices used to annoint the body of Jesus.

Wrap the coated marshmallow tightly in the cresent roll
(not like a typical cresent roll up, but bring the sides up and seal the marshmallow inside)
This represents the wrapping of Jesus' body after death.

Place in a 350 degree oven for 10 to 12 minutes.
The oven represents the tomb (pretend like it was 3 days and nights!)

When the rolls have cooled slightly, the children can open their rolls (cloths) and discover that Jesus is no longer there,

HE IS RISEN! The marshmallow melts and the cresent roll is puffed up,
but like the tomb - IT IS EMPTY!