Empty Tomb Crescent Rolls

Nutrition

Ingredients

Directions

1. 1

   Roll out the crescent rolls and separate

2. 2

   Place two crescent rolls next to each other with the wide ends of the triangles overlapping to form a right angle

3. 3

   Show the marshmallows and explain that the color white represents purity in god's eyes of those whose sins have been cleansed by jesus

4. 4

   Read: isaiah 1:18 and john 3:1-3

5. 5

   Dip marshmallows individually in the butter , then roll in the cinnamon and sugar mixture , coating evenly

6. 6

   Place one butter and cinnamon sugar coated marshmallow in each set of crescent rolls

7. 7

   Pull up the narrow ends of the triangles and wrap the crescent roll dough completely around the marshmallow , sealing well

8. 8

   It is very important that no gaps are present

9. 9

   Explain that each marshmallow represents jesus' body which was wrapped and placed in the tomb which was then sealed tight read: matthew 27:57-60

10. 10

    Use remaining butter to brush the tops of the "tombs" and sprinkle with cinnamon sugar to taste

11. 11

    Bake on cookie sheet at 375f for 14 minutes , or until the tops are a deep golden brown

12. 12

    Cool 1 minute in the pan

13. 13

    Serve and enjoy !

14. 14

    When the "tombs" are ready to be served have each person break theirs open and experience the emptiness of the tomb

15. 15

    Explain that jesus was raised from the dead and his followers were amazed to find the tomb empty

16. 16

    Read: matthew 28:1-9