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Kid-Approved Mummy Hot Dogs: Best Easy Halloween Recipe

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These mummy hot dogs are a fun, quick, and easy Halloween treat made with hot dogs wrapped in crescent roll dough, baked until golden, and topped with ketchup eyes. Perfect for busy weeknights or last-minute parties, they’re a crowd-pleaser that kids and adults love.

Ingredients

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  • 1 package (8 count) hot dogs (beef or turkey recommended)
  • 1 can (8 oz) refrigerated crescent roll dough (e.g., Pillsbury)
  • Ketchup (for mummy eyes)
  • Mustard (optional, for extra details)
  • Cooking spray or melted butter (for greasing and brushing)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly grease it with cooking spray.
  2. Unroll the crescent dough onto a clean cutting board. Press the perforated seams together gently with your fingers to form one solid sheet.
  3. Cut the dough into strips about 1/2 inch wide and 4-5 inches long using a sharp knife or pizza cutter. You should get about 12-16 strips.
  4. Take one hot dog and start wrapping a strip of dough around it diagonally, leaving about 1 inch of exposed hot dog at the top for the face and about 1/2 inch at the bottom. Wrap snugly but not too tight, overlapping slightly.
  5. Repeat with the remaining hot dogs. Place each wrapped mummy on the prepared baking sheet, leaving about 1 inch of space between them.
  6. Brush the tops with melted butter or spray with cooking spray for a golden finish.
  7. Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the dough is golden brown and the hot dogs are heated through. Check at 10 minutes and monitor closely to avoid burning.
  8. Let them cool on the baking sheet for 2-3 minutes before adding the ketchup eyes.
  9. Add the ketchup eyes using a squeeze bottle or a toothpick dipped in ketchup. Place two small dots on the exposed hot dog at the top of each mummy. Optionally, add a mustard mouth or bandages.
  10. Serve immediately while warm and flaky.

Notes

Don’t wrap the dough too tight to allow the hot dog to peek through like a real mummy. Let the mummies cool for 2-3 minutes before adding ketchup eyes to prevent them from sliding off. For a gluten-free version, use gluten-free crescent dough or puff pastry sheets. For a dairy-free version, skip the butter and use olive oil spray. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days; reheat in a 350°F oven for 5-7 minutes. Freeze unbaked mummies on a baking sheet, then transfer to a freezer bag; bake from frozen, adding 3-5 minutes.

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