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