One of my favorite Halloween-time snacks has always been toasted pumpkin seeds.

While the kids are scooping out the pumpkin, have them place the seeds into a large collander. This “duty” always falls to me.. the kids think it sounds fun, but a few minutes into it, I get to finish the chore… fun, fun!

Clean off most of the pumpkin pulp. Use your own judgement on this one. Personally, I love some of the pumpkin pulp baked with the seeds – yummy!

Rinse the seeds until mostly cleaned off.

Spread seeds on paper towels to dry them.

Use about 3 TBSP of melted butter drizzled over seeds and sprinkle with salt.

Bake in oven at 300 degrees for about 45 minutes.

Other spices and flavors to use:
2 tsp Worcesteshire sauce
1/8 tsp garlic powder
A packet of ranch dressing powder
cayenne powder
cheese powder
cinnamon

The possiblities are endless!