Easter Resurrection Rolls

What a great way to tell kids about the Resurrection of Christ on Easter morning! Found this one at: http://allrecipes.com/recipe/resurrection-rolls/detail.aspx?event8=1&prop24=SR_Title&e11=resurrection%20rolls&e8=Quick%20Search&event10=1&e7=Recipe. This will definitely be made a tradition in our family!

• 1 (10 ounce) can refrigerated crescent dinner rolls
• 8 large marshmallows
• 1/4 cup melted butter
• 2 tablespoons ground cinnamon
• 2 tablespoons white sugar

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Lightly grease a baking sheet.
2. Separate crescent rolls into individual triangles.
3. In a small bowl, mix together cinnamon and sugar.
4. Dip a marshmallow into melted butter, then roll in sugar mixture. Place marshmallow into the center of a dough triangle. Carefully wrap the dough around the marshmallow. Pinch the seams together tightly to seal in marshmallow as it melts. Place on a baking sheet. Repeat.
5. Bake in a preheated oven until golden brown, about 15 minutes.

Easter Chick Rolls

Found this fun recipe at: http://allrecipes.com/recipe/bird-rolls/detail.aspx

• 1 (.25 ounce) package active dry yeast
• 1 cup warm milk (110 to 115 degrees F)
• 1/4 cup butter or margarine, melted
• 1/4 cup packed brown sugar
• 3 eggs
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 tablespoon water
• black peppercorns for eyes

Directions

1. In a mixing bowl, dissolve yeast in warm milk. Add the butter, brown sugar, 2 eggs, salt and 2 cups flour. Beat until smooth. Stir in enough remaining flour to form a soft dough. Turn onto a floured surface; knead until smooth and elastic, about 6-8 minutes. Place in a greased bowl, turning once to grease top. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 1 hour. Punch dough down. Turn onto a lightly floured surface; divide into 16 pieces. Roll each into a 12-in. rope; tie each into a knot. To form beak, pinch front of head with fingers. Push two black peppercorns into place. With a sharp knife or scissors, cut two slits on opposite end to form tail feathers. Place 2 in. apart on greased baking sheets. Cover and let rise until doubled, about 30 minutes. Beat remaining egg with water; brush over dough. Bake at 350 degrees F for 15-20 minutes or until golden brown. Remove from pans to wire racks to cool.