Candied Pumpkin Seeds(Or Pecans) - cooking recipe

Ingredients
    2 cups raw pumpkin seeds (or pecan halves)
    1/3 - 1/2 cup granulated sugar
    1/3 - 1/2 cup firmly packed brown sugar
    1 tablespoon paprika
    3/4 teaspoon salt
    3 tablespoons fresh orange juice
Preparation
    Cook pumpkin seeds in a medium skillet over medium heat, stirring often, about 8-10 minutes or till puffed(don't brown). Watch closely so the don't brown. Move to a bowl.
    Combine sugar, brown sugar, paprika and salt. Set aside.
    Toss pumpkin seeds with orange juice. Stir in sugar mixture, tossing to coat. Spread in a single layer on wax paper lined jelly roll pan(or cookie sheet).
    Bake at 350*F. for 6 minutes, stirring once. Cool in pan on a wire rack 30 minutes. Store in an airtight container up to 2 days.

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