Go Back
a resurrection roll cut open to show the empty middle
Print Recipe
4.39 from 13 votes

Empty Tomb Rolls

If you're looking for a delicious way to celebrate Easter, try these cinnamon sugar Resurrection Rolls. The homemade disappearing marshmallow rolls represent the empty tomb!
Prep Time20 minutes
Cook Time18 minutes
Rise Time45 minutes
Total Time1 hour 23 minutes
Course: Bread
Cuisine: American
Keyword: easter breakfast, easter dinner, easter rolls, empty tomb
Servings: 15
Calories: 257kcal
Author: Julie Clark

Ingredients

  • 1 cup warm milk (2%)
  • 1/2 cup salted butter (room temperature)
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs (room temperature)
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 1/4 teaspoons instant yeast (1 package)
  • 15 large marshmallows
  • 2 tablespoons salted butter (melted)
  • 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
  • 1 tablespoon cinnamon
US Customary - Metric

Instructions

  • Put the milk (110-115ºF) and the melted butter in the bowl of a stand mixer. The milk and butter mixture should be between 110-115ºF. Sprinkle the yeast over the top of the mixture and allow it to sit until slightly frothy (3-4 minutes).
  • Add the sugar, room temperature eggs, salt, and flour. (Be sure to not pack the flour into the cup. Spoon the flour into the cup carefully, then level it with a knife.)
  • With a paddle attachment for your stand mixer, mix for a few seconds until just combined. Let this mixture sit for about 5 minutes.
  • Switch the attachment to the dough hook and knead on medium speed for 7-8 minutes.
  • Cover the dough and let it rise in a warm place for 30 minutes or until nearly doubled.
  • Divide and roll dough into 15 balls. Flatten a dough ball in the palm of your hand.
  • Place a large marshmallow in the middle of the dough. Wrap the dough around, being careful to completely cover and seal the marshmallow inside the dough.
  • Roll the dough ball until it is smooth. Repeat with the remaining dough balls.
  • Place the dough balls onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat. Cover and rise for 15-20 minutes while the oven is preheating to 375ºF.
  • Brush the tops of the rolls with melted butter, the sprinkle with cinnamon and sugar. Bake for 13 to 16 minutes or until lightly browned.
  • Serve warm.

Notes

The calories shown are based on the recipe making 15 rolls, with 1 serving being 1 roll. Since different brands of ingredients have different nutritional information, the calories shown are just an estimate. **We are not dietitians and recommend you seek a nutritionist for exact nutritional information.**

Nutrition

Calories: 257kcal | Carbohydrates: 38g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.3g | Cholesterol: 47mg | Sodium: 161mg | Potassium: 91mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 10g | Vitamin A: 300IU | Vitamin C: 0.03mg | Calcium: 37mg | Iron: 2mg