Also known as Empty Tomb Rolls or Resurrection Rolls, this treat is an irresistible blend of cinnamon-sugar, marshmallow, and butter all wrapped in a crescent roll with a powdered sugar glaze that will melt in your mouth!
This recipe came from my 8th grade home economics class! I remember making these at home as a kid, but the recipe was always in my mom's recipe box so my kids missed out on this sweet treat when they were little. Doing a little research, I learned this recipe won the Grand Prize in the 1969 Pillsbury Bake-Off by Edna Holmgren Walker. I'm sure that's where my home economics teacher found the recipe!
What You Need
Sugar
Cinnamon
Refrigerated Crescent Rolls
Large Marshmallows
Butter
Powdered sugar
Vanilla
Milk
Nuts, optional
Tips for Making Magic Marshmallow Crescent Puffs
Seal the rolls! When rolling up the dough over the marshmallow, make sure to pinch edges well, otherwise the marshmallow will leak out
Use deep muffin pans (medium muffin cups)! It's very important to use a deep muffin pan to bake these rolls because it helps them to hold their shape and catches marshmallow spillage.
Spray the pan with non-stick cooking spray so cleanup is easy!
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How To Make Magic Marshmallow Crescent Puffs
This delicious treat comes together quickly with just a few ingredients!
Step 1: Heat oven to 375°F. Spray 8 muffin cups with nonstick cooking spray. Place butter In a small bowl and melt. In a separate small bowl, combine sugar and cinnamon.
Step 2: Separate crescent dough into 8 triangles. For each roll, dip marshmallows into melted butter; roll in cinnamon sugar mixture. Place marshmallow on shortest side of triangle and roll to the wide end of triangle. Ensure the entire marshmallow is covered with dough and firmly pinch edges of dough to seal. If the dough is not completely sealed, the melted marshmallow will leak out.
Step 3: Place each rolled marshmallow in muffin cup. Place pan in oven and bake for 12-15 minutes or until golden brown. It is a good idea to place foil, wax paper or cooking sheet on rack below muffin cups to guard against spills. Cool in pan 1 minute. Remove rolls from muffin cups; place on wire racks set over wax paper.
Step 4: In small bowl, mix powdered sugar, 1/4 teaspoon vanilla and enough milk for desired drizzling consistency. Drizzle glaze over warm rolls. Sprinkle with nuts, if desired. Serve warm.
How To Store Magic Marshmallow Crescent Puffs
The rolls are the most delicious when right out of the oven, after cooling for a few minutes. If you have any magic marshmallow puffs leftover, you may store them in an air-tight container at room temperature for up to three days.
This easy recipe has been around for a long time and are such good eating that you will definitely want to give them a try! They are Forkin' Good!
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