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Candied Cinnamon Pumpkin Seeds

Candied Cinnamon Pumpkin Seeds deliver a crisp, candy-like shell around toasty pumpkin seeds, with warm cinnamon balanced by buttery sweetness. Each bite has a light crunch that makes them perfect for snacking, topping yogurt, or adding to fall desserts. Serve them at autumn gatherings, movie nights, or as a festive treat after carving pumpkins.

  • Prep20 mins
  • Cook25 mins
  • Serves8
  • DifficultyEasy
Candied Cinnamon Pumpkin Seeds
  1. 1

    Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

  2. 2

    Remove the pulp and strings from the pumpkin seeds. Rinse and dry the seeds thoroughly.

  3. 3

    Put the melted butter in a large bowl; add the seeds and toss until evenly coated. Move the seeds to the prepared baking sheet; sprinkle with 2 tablespoons sugar and 1 teaspoon cinnamon. Stir to coat, then spread them in a single layer.

  4. 4

    Bake in the preheated oven for 5 minutes.

  5. 5

    Sprinkle the seeds with 2 tablespoons sugar and 1 teaspoon cinnamon; stir to coat, spread into a single layer, and bake for 5 minutes more.

  6. 6

    Sprinkle the seeds with 2 tablespoons sugar and 1 teaspoon cinnamon; stir to coat, spread into a single layer, and bake 5 minutes more.

  7. 7

    Sprinkle the seeds with the remaining 2 tablespoons sugar; stir to coat and spread into a single layer.

  8. 8

    Bake until the sugar coats the seeds, about 10 minutes more. Cool the seeds on the baking sheet.