1 cup sugar
3/4 cup hulled pumpkin seeds (also called pepitas; feel free to use any tree nut you'd prefer)
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon chipotle chile powder
1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
1/4 teaspoon sea salt
1/4 teaspoon baking powder
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Candy thermometer

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Grease a 9×12 baking sheet with butter and set aside.

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(You can expedite this by putting it into the fridge.)

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Yield: About 6-8 servings

The sugar will slowly begin to clump and melt. Keep stirring! At 300 degrees, remove from heat and quicky stir in the baking powder.