Preheat the oven to 350ºF and line a baking pan with parchment paper.

Combine the pepitas, honey, vanilla extract, and salt in a bowl and toss until evenly coated.

Spread the pepitas on the lined baking pan in an even layer and cook for 10 minutes, or until slightly golden.

After baking, let cool for 5 minutes before proceeding.

Transfer to a food processor and process at one-minute intervals, scraping down the sides between intervals until they have reached a smooth consistency. Patience is the key here; it may take a few minutes.

When desired consistency is reached, transfer to a glass jar and store at room temperature.