Pumpkin Buns

Another cooking project that Simon (our 10 year grandson) and I made. These were mouthwateringly delicious! This recipe was derived from Rachel Hollis on Google+. We changed it up a bit. They taste as good as they look. Enjoy them for breakfast or dessert. We did both.

Makes:                 16 buns
Prep Time:          25 minutes
Cooking Time:    30 minutes

INGREDIENTS:
2 cans Pillsbury pizza dough
1 1/4 C canned pumpkin puree
1 T pumpkin pie spice
1/2 C brown sugar
1/4 t nutmeg or cloves
1 stick unsalted butter, melted
3/4 C brown sugar

PREPARATION:
1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
2. In a small bowl combine melted butter and brown sugar then stir until well mixed. Spread the mixture on the bottom of a 9 x 13 baking pan. Set aside.
3. In a medium sized bowl, whisk together the pumpkin puree, pumpkin pie spice and brown sugar. Unwrap one can of the pizza dough. Using a rolling pin, roll out into a large rectangle. Spread using half of the pumpkin filling.
4. Roll tightly into a log and cut into 8 even rolls.  Repeat with the next dough and pumpkin filling.
5. Place the rolls directly on top of the butter and brown sugar mixture. Space them on the baking pan to allow enough room for the dough to expand during the baking process. Sprinkle with more pumpkin pie spice. Baste with the juices after 20 minutes.
6. Bake for 25 to 30 minutes or until golden brown. Remove from the oven invert the pan onto a separate baking pan or remove individually onto a platter. Cool slightly before serving.

Have a very merry Christmas and a happy new year. We may not connect again until mid January as we're taking some time off for the holidays and a trip to Cambria.
Bon Appetit,
Anita and Tom