Resurrection Rolls

Here is a really great way to tell the story of Easter through food. In class this week the students made their snacks called Resurrection Rolls. These rolls represent the tomb and the marshmellow wrapped inside represent Jesus. As the children were wrapping the marshmellow they were told that when Jesus died on the cross he was laid to rest in a tomb with a large stone rolled in front and soldiers posted guard. We then told them that after the rolls are baked something surprising will happen (the marshmellow is melted and their roll is empty). As the children are eating their snack we explained that three days later the rock was rolled away by God and the women found the tomb empty. Jesus had risen and is alive. They are always surprised to see their marshmellow gone but not disappointed because the roll tastes so sweet. This is a fun and easy activity to do at home. Here is the recipe:

1 can of refrigerator rolls (small)
Large marshmellos
Butter - melted
Cinnomon sugar

Have your child roll out the roll. Then they can place one large marshmellow in the center and wrap it with the roll pinching the edges closed. Your child then dips the roll in the melted butter and cinnomon sugar. Place rolls on a cookie sheet. Bake in a preheated oven at 425 degrees for about 6 minutes. Keep a close eye on it during baking time as they tend to burn quickly.

Enjoy your rolls and enjoy your Easter Holiday together! We will see you in a week. :)