Mummy hot dogs

Halloween mummy hot dogs are spooky and delicious! Also called “hot dog fingers,” they’re perfect appetizers or snacks for wicked Halloween parties. This kid-friendly recipe is quick and easy to assemble.

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Similar to pretzel dogs, halloween pigs in a blanket are loved by ghouls and goblins of all ages. Serve with chili, creamy asparagus soup, or mac and cheese for a fun Halloween lunch or dinner!

INGREDIENTS FOR MUMMY HOT DOGS

Among easy Halloween recipes, this one tops the list! You only need a handful of ingredients to make these Halloween pigs in a blanket, plus a trusted baking tray. For this recipe I used my beloved USA Pan.

• Refrigerated crescent dough sheet
• Regular-sized hot dogs
• Edible candy eyeballs
• Mustard
• Ketchup

RECIPE TIP: I recommend not using reduced-fat crescent rolls for this recipe. The dough is way too sticky. It’s very difficult to work with.

HOW TO MAKE MUMMY HOT DOGS

RECIPE PREP: Adjust oven rack to the center position. Preheat oven to 375°F.

• STEP 1: Unroll the crescent dough on a clean work surface. Gently pull it into a rectangle with your fingers or a vampire spatula.
• STEP 2: With a sharp knife or pizza wheel, slice the dough into thin strips. Work with the shorter side of the rectangle.
• STEP 3: Pat hot dogs dry between paper towels to remove moisture. Wrap strips of dough around each hot dog in a criss-cross pattern like mummy bandages. Slightly stretch the strips as you go. This prevents the dough from becoming overly puffed up when baking. Tuck loose ends underneath the hot dog. At one end, leave a space for eyes.
• STEP 4: Transfer the mummy dogs to a baking tray, leaving room between each. Bake 15-18 minutes until golden blonde.

KITCHEN TIP: For slightly crispier dough on this appetizer, lightly spray the tops of the hot dog fingers with cooking spray before baking.

mummy hot dog eyes

Look for edible eyeballs in the baking aisle of large grocery stores. Or make your own candy eyes at home! Here’s how to adhere mummy eyeballs onto baked Halloween hot dogs.

• Select medium-sized candy eyes.
• Place a small dollop of mustard on the back of each eyeball. This is your edible glue! Carefully place eyeball in the desired spot.
• No candy eyeballs? No problem! Make eyes on the mummy dogs with dots of mustard or ketchup. You can also use capers!
• If making hot dog fingers, you can skip the eyeballs!

EXPERT TIP: When working with edible candy eyes, make sure your hands are bone dry. This will prevent the candy from becoming sticky or starting to dissolve. Keep a paper towel handy to keep wiping your hands.

EXPERT TIPS & FAQ FOR MUMMY DOGS

• SUBSTITUTES FOR CRESCENT DOUGH SHEET: An 8-ounce can of crescent rolls, an 11-oz can refrigerated breadsticks, or use pizza dough for this recipe!
• HOW MANY MUMMY DOGS WITH 1 CAN OF DOUGH? There’s enough product in 1 8-oz can of crescent dough to wrap 16 mummy dogs.
• WHAT SIZE WIENERS FOR MUMMY DOGS? For the mummy dogs shown here, I used classic Oscar Mayer hot dogs. I recommend thinner wieners, not thick or jumbo ones. For slightly longer appetizers, use a brand like Nathans or Hebrew National.
• DIFFERENCE BETWEEN HOT DOG FINGERS AND MUMMY DOGS? When these appetizers come out of the oven, if candy eyes are not attached to make them mummies, then they’re called hot dog fingers!
• CAN YOU MAKE HOT DOG FINGERS AHEAD OF TIME? Yes! You can make them a day in advance. Place pre-assembled appetizers in an air-tight container and refrigerate. When ready to use, place them on a cookie sheet and bake. To make mummy dogs, just add eyes!
• HOW TO MAKE CHEESY HOT DOG FINGERS: Quarter 2 1/2 slices American cheese. Place a piece of cheese beneath each wiener. Wrap with strips of dough to create mummy bandages.

HOW TO MAKE SPIDER WEB DIP FOR MUMMY DOGS

I’m often asked how to make an edible spider web over a dipping sauce. It’s super simple to do. Here’s how.

1. Pour ketchup into a small dipping bowl. Smooth the surface.
2. With the lid on, shake a bottle of mustard to make sure it’s not runny. Place a small dollop of mustard in the center of the ketchup. With mustard, “draw” three concentric circles around the center dot.
3. With a toothpick gently “pull” 8 straight lines from the center down to the outer edge. Between lines, wipe the toothpick clean on a paper towel.

KITCHEN TIP: If this is your first time making a spider web dip, I recommend that you start off by practicing. Make a web with mustard on a small plate.

MORE HALLOWEEN RECIPES

• HALLOWEEN MUDDY BUDDIES
• GUACAMOLE HALLOWEEN APPETIZERS
• GRAVE DIGGER HALLOWEEN COCKTAILS
• HALLOWEEN BROWNIES
• SPIDERWEB HALLOWEEN CUPCAKES
• PB AND J SPIDERS
• CANDY CORN JELLO CUPS

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