Sugar and Spice Pepitas
Author: Nicole
Ingredients
  • Nonstick vegetable oil spray
  • ⅓ cup sugar
  • 1 tablespoon chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon ground cumin
  • ¼ - ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper (depending on taste)
  • 2 cups shelled raw pepitas
  • 1 large egg white, beaten until frothy
Instructions
  1. Preheat oven to 350°F.
  2. Spray baking sheet with nonstick spray.
  3. Mix sugar and spices in medium bowl. Stir in pepitas.
  4. Stir in egg white and coat well.
  5. Spread mixture in single layer on baking sheet.
  6. Bake until pepitas are golden and dry, stirring occasionally, about 15 minutes.
  7. Remove from oven and cool.
  8. Separate pepitas with your fingers if there are any large clumps.
Notes
Pepitas freeze well in a ziplock bag for a few months.
Recipe by Riegl Palate at https://www.rieglpalate.com/sugar-and-spice-pepitas/