Addictive Cinnamon Sugar Pumpkin Seeds: 1 Perfect Fall Snack
Enjoy a crunchy and sweet fall snack with these simple cinnamon sugar pumpkin seeds.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 1 cup
- Category: Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1 cup pumpkin seeds (pepitas)
- 2 tablespoons melted butter
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 300°F (150°C).
- In a medium bowl, toss the pumpkin seeds with melted butter until evenly coated.
- In a small bowl, mix together the granulated sugar, cinnamon, and salt.
- Sprinkle the cinnamon sugar mixture over the buttered pumpkin seeds and toss until well combined.
- Spread the coated pumpkin seeds in a single layer on a baking sheet.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes, stirring halfway through, until golden brown and crunchy.
- Let cool completely before serving.
Notes
- For a spicier kick, add a pinch of cayenne pepper to the cinnamon sugar mixture.
- Ensure seeds are completely dry before tossing with butter for best coating.
- Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 cup
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 5mg