One of my favorite, easiest, and semi-healthy treats of the season are toasted pumpkin seeds. And not just plain jane toasted pumpkin seeds, but spicy mouth on fire and sugary cinnamon sweet pumpkin seeds. It’s the best of both worlds (salty and sweet) and the perfect adult treat to be accompanied by an adult libation (spiked cider anyone) this Halloween night! Trick or treat Loves! Truly, MKR
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- ...for the SPICY
- 1 tablespoon Olive Oil
- 1 1/2 tablespoon Garlic Salt
- 1/4 tablespoon Cayenne Pepper
- 1/4 tablespoon Smoked Paprika
- 1/4 tablespoon Red Pepper Flakes
- 1/2 tablespoon Onion Powder
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 1 teaspoon pepper
- ...for the SWEET
- 4 tablespoons Sugar
- 2 tablespoons Cinnamon
- 1/4 cup Butter melted
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
- Cut open the pumpkin and using a spoon (or your hands) scoop out all of the pumpkin seeds.
- Place the seeds in a colander and run under water rinsing and separating the seeds from the pumpkin guts.
- In a large bowl combine 1 cup of pumpkin seeds and the spicy or sweet ingredients, mix together.
- Spray the bottom of a cookie sheet or baking pan and spread the seeds out baking until the seeds begin to turn golden brown, 15-20 minutes.
- Let cool and enjoy!
- *You can absolutely eat toasted pumpkin seeds whole, or in shell*
I just made roasted pumpkin seeds for the first time last night. They were really good. Next time I will have to try your spicy/sweet version.
Erica
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These look SO delicious!
xo Jessica
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