Description
These Halloween mummy hot dogs are a quick, festive, and kid-friendly party appetizer made with just five ingredients. Wrapped in golden crescent dough and decorated with candy eyes, they’re guaranteed to bring smiles and spooky fun to any Halloween gathering.
Ingredients
- 24 mini hot dogs or cocktail sausages (about 14 oz)
- 1 can refrigerated crescent dough (8 oz)
- 1 egg, lightly beaten (optional, for egg wash)
- 48 candy eyeballs (or dots of mustard/mayo for eyes)
- Ketchup and yellow mustard, for dipping and decorating
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Unroll crescent dough on a lightly floured surface. Pat dry mini hot dogs with a paper towel.
- Using a sharp knife or pizza cutter, slice crescent dough into thin strips, about 1/4-inch wide.
- Wrap each hot dog with 2–3 strips of dough, crisscrossing to mimic bandages and leaving a gap for the face.
- Place wrapped hot dogs on a parchment-lined baking sheet, spaced about 1 inch apart. Brush with lightly beaten egg if desired.
- Bake for 12–15 minutes, until dough is golden and puffed.
- Remove from oven and let cool for 2 minutes. Press candy eyes into the exposed gaps while dough is warm, or dot on mustard/mayo for eyes.
- Transfer to a platter and serve with ketchup and mustard for dipping. Optionally, drizzle ketchup across the platter for a festive look.
Notes
For gluten-free, use GF crescent dough. For vegetarian, use plant-based hot dogs. Chill dough before slicing for easier handling. Don’t overwrap; 2–3 strips per hot dog is ideal. Candy eyes can be replaced with mustard, mayo, or sliced olives. Prep ahead by wrapping and refrigerating, then bake before serving. Leftovers can be stored in the fridge for up to 3 days and reheated in the oven.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 mummy hot dog
- Calories: 100
- Sugar: 1
- Sodium: 350
- Fat: 7
- Saturated Fat: 2.5
- Carbohydrates: 8
- Protein: 3.5
Keywords: Halloween, mummy hot dogs, party appetizer, kid-friendly, crescent dough, spooky snacks, easy recipe, finger food