[header] How to make pumpkin seeds in the oven [title] Purchase a cooking pumpkin. [step] It's common for people to extract and roast the seeds from their halloween pumpkins. While this is a fine option, there are pumpkins designed for consumption and commonly referred to as " cooking pumpkins. 
" these pumpkins are smaller than the large carving pumpkins used for halloween decorations, and you may notice a minor difference in consistency and taste between the cooking and carving pumpkin seeds. [title] Cut the top off of the pumpkin.