Pumpkin Pasties

Directions

1. 1
   Place oven rack in center of oven and heat to 375.
2. 2
   Thaw one sheet of frozen puff pastry dough for about 30 minutes, until flexible but still cold.
3. 3
   Combine pumpkin, sugar and spices in a bowl.
4. 4
   Set aside while preparing dough.
5. 5
   Roll out dough until thin, about 1/16-inch, and cut into four large circles.
6. 6
   Using your fingertips or a pastry brush, brush around edges of each circle with beaten egg.
7. 7
   Spoon about 2-3 tablespoons of pumpkin mixture into centers of circles.
8. 8
   Fold circles in half to cover mixture and seal the edges by crimping with a fork (dip fork in cold water each time to keep from sticking.) Brush tops of pasties with remaining beaten egg and sprinkle with a little granulated sugar.
9. 9
   Place on ungreased cookie sheet and bake for 25-30 minutes in the center of oven until golden.
10. 10
    May be eaten warm or cold.