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 Posted By: Jean Doherty 
Oct 24  # 1 of 9
I know there is something I can do to make pumpkin seeds edible. I am a teacher and would love to cook these up for my 4 year olds to try. What do I do?
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 Posted By: BensMom 
Oct 25  # 2 of 9
I usually just stick them on a cookie sheet and bake till crispy with a little salt.
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 Posted By: Mama Mangia 
Oct 25  # 3 of 9
PUMPKIN SEEDS

Extract sees from pumpkin.
Separate and discard pulp.
Thoroughly wash seeds in warm water.
Spread seeds out onto a cookie sheet.
Sprinkle generously with salt.
Put into oven and bake at 350* f. approximately 20 minutes.
Check every five minutes and stir, adding more salt or to taste.
Check seeds to see if they are done by taking a sample out, allowing to cool and tasting. If the insides are dry, they are done.
Allow to cool and serve.

VARIATIONS:

Cheesy Pumpkin Seeds- sprinkle with Cheesy popcorn seasoning.
Tex-Mex Style- Sprinkle powdered Taco seasoning onto the seeds. This is better mixed in a bowl first. Add more red pepper powder for a really hot seed!
Cajun style- Mix seeds in a bowl with a packet of cajun seasonings mix. If you like it really spicy, add extra hot sauce.
Garlic Salt- REALLY GOOD!
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 Posted By: ButtrflyDreams 
Oct 27  # 4 of 9
Hmmm...thanks. I never knew how to bake them before either.
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 Posted By: Mama Mangia 
Oct 27  # 5 of 9
You're welcomed!