Cinnamon Sugar Pumpkin Seeds

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Toasted cinnamon pumpkin seeds make a great snack, especially around Halloween when you can use fresh pumpkin seeds.

Submitted by GMW
Updated on August 20, 2024
Cinnamon toast pumpkin seeds on a baking sheet.
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Prep Time:
10 mins
Cook Time:
40 mins
Total Time:
50 mins
Servings:
10
Yield:
1 1/2 cups
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 10 servings

  • 1 ½ cups pumpkin seeds

  • 3 tablespoons butter, melted

  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

  • ¼ teaspoon salt

  • 2 tablespoons white sugar

Directions

  1. Gather the ingredients. Preheat the oven to 300 degrees F (150 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

    Various ingredients in glass bowls to make cinnamon toast pumpkin seeds.

    Dotdash Meredith Food Studios

  2. Place pumpkin seeds into a large bowl. Mix butter, cinnamon, and salt together in a small bowl; pour over seeds and toss until evenly coated. Spread seeds in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet.

    Pumpkin seeds in a glass bowl, tossed with spices.

    Dotdash Meredith Food Studios

  3. Bake in the preheated oven, stirring occasionally, until seeds are light golden brown, about 40 minutes. Remove from the oven; sprinkle sugar over warm seeds and stir until evenly coated.

    A person sprinkling sugar on top of pumpkin seeds.

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Cook’s Note

You can adjust the amount of cinnamon and sugar to suit your taste. I like to serve the toasted seeds warm or at room temperature.

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Nutrition Facts (per serving)

153 Calories
13g Fat
6g Carbs
5g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 10
Calories 153
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 13g 17%
Saturated Fat 4g 20%
Cholesterol 9mg 3%
Sodium 86mg 4%
Total Carbohydrate 6g 2%
Dietary Fiber 1g 3%
Total Sugars 3g
Protein 5g 10%
Vitamin C 0mg 0%
Calcium 12mg 1%
Iron 3mg 17%
Potassium 169mg 4%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.