Magic Marshmallow Crescent Rolls aka Easter Tomb Rolls

I learned this recipe when I was in Junior High and it was one of my favorites, and now it is used at Easter Time called Easter Morning Rolls to teach children how the tomb is empty when they look for Jesus Christ, (the marshmallow melts and the rolls look empty inside)  It is fun for kids and delicious!

Magic Marshmallow Crescent Rolls aka Easter Rolls

Ingredients
1 12 oz package refrigerated crescent rolls
1/4 cup sugar
1 Tblsp ground cinnamon
8 large marshmallows
1/4 cup butter, melted

Instructions
Separate rolls into 8 triangles.  Combine sugar and cinnamon.  Dip each marshmallow into butter, roll in cinnamon sugar mixture and place on triangle.  Pinch dough around marshmallow, sealing all edges.  Make sure to seal well or all the marshmallow will escape.
Dip tops of dough into remaining butter and cinnamon sugar Place with sugar side up in greased muffins cups.  It helps to use jumbo muffin tins so that the juice doesn't overflow.
Bake at 375 for 10 to 15 min or until rolls are golden brown.  Allow to cool slightly then eat warm.

The Easter symbolism goes as follows for teaching children:
Large marshmallows - Body of Jesus
Melted Butter - Oils for embalming
Cinnamon and Sugar mix- Spices used to anoint Christ's body
Crescent Roll - the wrapping of Jesus' body or the tomb
Oven - the tomb
Cavity in bun - the empty tomb  or the empty cloths
This is such a fun activity for children to help make!
Enjoy!

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