Tomb Rolls at Easter Time

Tomb Rolls at Easter Time

by Tiffany Tiedemann
(Northwood IA USA)

Empty Tomb Rolls

Empty Tomb Rolls are a favorite Easter baking activity for kids. A marshmallow is wrapped inside crescent roll dough, coated with cinnamon sugar, and baked until golden. As the marshmallow melts away, it leaves an empty center—making this a memorable way to illustrate the Easter story while creating a delicious treat.

Empty Tomb Rolls

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Bake Time: 10-15 minutes
Makes: 8 rolls

Ingredients

  • 1 can refrigerated crescent roll dough
  • 8 large marshmallows
  • 1/4 cup cinnamon sugar
  • 2 tablespoons melted butter (optional, helps cinnamon sugar stick)

Directions

  1. Preheat the oven according to the crescent roll package directions.
  2. Separate the crescent dough into triangles.
  3. If desired, lightly brush each triangle with melted butter.
  4. Roll one marshmallow in the cinnamon sugar mixture.
  5. Place the marshmallow on the wide end of a crescent triangle.
  6. Wrap the dough completely around the marshmallow, pinching all seams tightly so the marshmallow stays inside while baking.
  7. Roll the outside in additional cinnamon sugar if desired.
  8. Bake according to the package directions until the rolls are puffed and golden brown.
  9. Allow to cool for a few minutes before opening. The marshmallow melts away, leaving the center "empty."

Kid Helper Jobs

  • Roll marshmallows in cinnamon sugar.
  • Wrap the marshmallows in crescent dough.
  • Pinch the seams closed.
  • Brush with butter and sprinkle with cinnamon sugar.

Easter Lesson

Many families and Sunday School classes use Empty Tomb Rolls as an object lesson during Easter. The marshmallow represents Jesus placed in the tomb. As the rolls bake, the marshmallow melts away, leaving the center empty—symbolizing the empty tomb on Easter morning.

Important Tip: Seal every seam completely before baking. If there are gaps, the marshmallow may leak out during baking.

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