Cinnamon Sugar Pumpkin Seeds

These roasted cinnamon sugar pumpkin seeds are a delicious reward after carving your spookiest Jack-o-Lantern yet! Get the kids involved in this easy recipe. Their little hands are perfect for separating the seeds from the pulp, and they'll also love tossing 'em in cinnamon and sugar. A fun fall activity that results in a sweet cinnamon treat? Yes, please! This fall snack stays fresh for up to two weeks at room temperature or even longer in the freezer, so be sure to make a big batch!

Do pumpkin seeds need to be rinsed before roasting?

If you are taking pumpkin seeds straight from the source—the inside of a pumpkin—then yes, they do need to be rinsed! After picking out as much of the pulp as possible, place the seeds into a colander and give them a good rinse to remove any stringy orange pieces.

What spices pair well with pumpkin seeds?

Pumpkin seeds can be roasted with any number of spices, as simple as salt and pepper or as robust as cayenne or curry powder. On the sweeter side, cinnamon sugar works beautifully with pumpkin seeds, as it provides a sweet, warm flavor. If you want to kick it up a notch, use pumpkin pie spice instead of cinnamon. You’ll get the flavor of fragrant cinnamon along with ground ginger, nutmeg, allspice, cloves, and sometimes even citrusy cardamom!