Empty Tomb Rolls
Bring meaning and sweetness to your Easter celebration with these irresistibly easy Empty Tomb Rolls. Made with just five simple ingredients—soft crescent roll dough, fluffy marshmallows, melted butter, cinnamon, and sugar—this recipe offers a fun, hands-on experience for the whole family. Each roll is wrapped around a marshmallow that disappears as it bakes, creating a hollow "empty tomb" inside, making these treats not just a delicious dessert but also a poignant symbol of the Easter story. With minimal prep time (just 15 minutes!) and a quick bake, these warm, gooey rolls are perfect for breakfast, brunch, or dessert. Serve them fresh out of the oven, and let the sweet aroma and divine flavor tell the story of hope and renewal.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 package (8 rolls) Crescent roll dough
- 8 pieces Large marshmallows
- 4 tablespoons Unsalted butter, melted
- 0.25 cup Granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon Ground cinnamon
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat.
In a small bowl, mix the granulated sugar and ground cinnamon. Set aside.
Unroll the crescent roll dough and separate it into 8 triangles along the pre-cut perforations.
Take one large marshmallow and dip it into the melted butter, coating it completely.
Roll the buttered marshmallow in the cinnamon-sugar mixture to fully cover it.
Place the coated marshmallow at the widest end of a crescent dough triangle. Carefully roll the dough around the marshmallow, tucking in the sides to seal all edges tightly. Make sure there are no gaps to prevent leakage during baking. Repeat for all 8 rolls.
Arrange the filled rolls on the prepared baking sheet, leaving space between each one.
Brush the tops of the rolls with the remaining melted butter and sprinkle a little cinnamon-sugar mixture over them for added flavor.
Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the rolls are golden brown and puffed up.
Remove the rolls from the oven and allow them to cool slightly before serving. The marshmallow will have melted inside, leaving an empty 'tomb' representation.
Serve warm and enjoy this symbolic and tasty treat!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1596 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 86.5 g | 111% | |
| Saturated Fat | 45.3 g | 226% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 124 mg | 41% | |
| Sodium | 1739 mg | 76% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 187.3 g | 68% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.4 g | 5% | |
| Total Sugars | 107.1 g | ||
| Protein | 17.5 g | 35% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 38 mg | 3% | |
| Iron | 5.1 mg | 28% | |
| Potassium | 31 mg | 1% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
