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
- 1
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- 2
Remove the pulp and strings from the pumpkin seeds. Rinse and dry the seeds thoroughly.
- 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
Bake in the preheated oven for 5 minutes.
- 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
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
Sprinkle the seeds with the remaining 2 tablespoons sugar; stir to coat and spread into a single layer.
- 8
Bake until the sugar coats the seeds, about 10 minutes more. Cool the seeds on the baking sheet.
- Calories 285.75 kcal Moderate
- Protein 13.15 g Good Source
- Carbs 13.24 g Moderate
- Total Fat 19.44 g High
- Saturated Fat 5.82 g High
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source
- Cholesterol 7.84 mg Low Source
- Sodium 4.26 mg Low Source
- Fiber 2.93 g Moderate
- Sugar 8.37 g Moderate
- Added Sugar 0.0 g Low Source
- Calcium 10.62 mg Low Source
- Iron 4.39 mg Good Source
- Potassium 297.15 mg Low Source
- Vitamin A 0.0 mcg_rae Low Source
- Vitamin C 0.0 mg Low Source
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
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