Easy Rum Rolls

Directions

1. 1
   Cut the thawed dough into 12 pieces.
2. 2
   Place each piece in a greased muffin tin.
3. 3
   Brush tops with melted butter and let rise in warm place until dough rises 1/2 inch above the muffin tins (2 to 2 1/2 hours).
4. 4
   Bake at 375F for 12 to 15 minutes or until golden brown.
5. 5
   Combine sugar, water and rum, in a small saucepan; place over medium heat and bring to a rapid boil.
6. 6
   Reduce heat and simmer for 2 minutes.
7. 7
   Remove rolls from pan onto a wire rack; prick tops of rolls with a fork and spoon rum syrup over the hot rolls to coat.
8. 8
   Sift powdered sugar over each roll and top with a cherry, if desired.