Ingredients
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cup pumpkin seeds (washed and dried, shell on)
- 3 tbsp salted butter (melted)
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 2 tbsp granulated sugar
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) to ensure it reaches the correct temperature for roasting the seeds evenly.
- Mix Seeds and Butter: In a medium bowl, combine the pumpkin seeds with the melted salted butter and cinnamon. Stir thoroughly until all seeds are evenly coated with the butter and cinnamon mixture.
- Arrange on Baking Sheet: Spread the flavored pumpkin seeds in a single, even layer on a baking sheet to allow even roasting and prevent burning.
- Roast the Seeds: Bake the seeds in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes, turning them over halfway through the cooking time. They are done when they become crunchy and are no longer soft.
- Add Sugar Coating: Once roasted, remove the seeds from the oven and transfer them back into a medium heat-resistant bowl (you can use the original bowl). Immediately toss the warm seeds with the granulated sugar to coat evenly.
- Serve: Serve the roasted pumpkin seeds warm or at room temperature as a sweet, crunchy snack.
Notes
- Make sure the pumpkin seeds are thoroughly dried after washing to ensure they roast properly and become crispy.
- Stir seeds halfway through roasting to promote even browning.
- You can adjust the cinnamon and sugar amounts based on your personal sweetness preference.
- Store any leftover seeds in an airtight container at room temperature to maintain freshness.
- This recipe works well with either raw or roasted pumpkin seeds as long as they are dry before seasoning.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
