Cinnamon Roll Bread Pudding

INGREDIENTS

• 1 pound leftover or store-bought cinnamon rolls, quartered
• 4 tablespoons butter, cut into small pieces
• 2 (12-ounce) cans evaporated milk
• 1/2 teaspoon almond extract
• 1 (4.6-ounce) box instant vanilla pudding mix (recommended: Jell-O)
• 1/4 cup chopped almonds or pecans
• 1/2 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
• 1 1/2 cups chopped dates or raisins