Fantastic Fall Snack Idea!

One of the trademark snacks of autumn in our house is roasted pumpkin seeds; not only are they a delicious treat, they are a ton of fun to make!  Get the whole family involved: from extracting the seeds from the funky pumpkin "guts" to arranging them on a baking sheet, this is an easy, kid-family recipe that'll have your kids begging for more!

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Roasted Pumpkin Seeds

1 1/2 c. raw whole pumpkin seeds

3 tsp. melted butter

1/4 tsp. salt

Preheat oven to 300 degrees F (150 degrees C).  Toss seeds in a bowl with the melted butter and salt. Spread the seeds in a single layer on a baking sheet and bake for about 45 minutes or until golden brown; stir occasionally.