Ingredients

8

cups unsalted plain popped popcorn

1

cup unsalted pumpkin seeds (pepitas)

1/2

cup butter or margarine

1

cup packed brown sugar

1/4

cup light corn syrup

1

teaspoon chili powder

1/2

teaspoon salt

1/2

teaspoon ground cumin

1/2

teaspoon ground cinnamon

1/4

teaspoon ground red pepper (cayenne)

Preparation

Heat oven to 250°F. Spray 17x12-inch half-sheet pan with cooking spray. In large bowl, mix popcorn and pumpkin seeds; set aside.

In 2-quart saucepan, melt butter over medium-low heat; stir in brown sugar and corn syrup. Heat to boiling over medium heat; boil 2 minutes. Stir in chili powder, salt, cumin, cinnamon and red pepper. Pour over popcorn mixture; stir to coat completely. Spread mixture in pan.

Bake uncovered 30 minutes, stirring occasionally. Cool completely in pan on cooling rack.