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These adorable Mummy Hot Dogs are always a spooky hit at any Halloween party. They are so easy to make! Just wrap hot dogs in crescent roll dough, and bake until golden brown, then finish with candy eyes to bring them to life. It’s such a fun way to turn regular hot dogs into a Halloween dinner or appetizer.
“These mummy dogs are always the first appetizer to disappear at a Halloween party.”
-Becky
These Mummy Dogs are so much fun to make! From wrapping the hot dogs in strips of crescent dough to adding candy eyes with a dab of ketchup, every step is simple enough for kids to help with, and the best part is they double as an easy fall dinner that’s festive and kid-friendly.
If you’re planning a party, this recipe pairs perfectly with other treats like Caramel Apples, Nutter Butter Ghosts, or Halloween Rice Krispie Treats. Don’t forget to add this Halloween Punch or Fall Sangria to the party table too!
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Ingredients You Will Need
- regular hot dogs – Hot links give spice, but any hot dog works.
- tube crescent dough sheet or crescent roll dough – Pillsbury dough is classic and easy to find.
- edible candy eyes – Adds a playful mummy look.
- Ketchup – For attaching the eyes and dipping.
A full list of ingredients is included in the recipe card below.
Variations
- Mini Mummies: Use cocktail sausages or little smokies with smaller candy eyeballs for bite-sized appetizers.
- Cheesy Mummies: Add a thin strip of cheese under the dough before wrapping for a melty surprise.
- Different Dough: Puff pastry works well if you don’t have crescent dough.
- Eye Options: If candy eyes aren’t handy, make eyes with dots of mustard or ketchup.
How to Make Crescent Mummy Hot Dogs
- Preheat oven to 360 degrees F (182 degrees C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper or spray with cooking spray. Unroll the crescent dough sheet on a clean surface. If using crescent roll dough with perforations, press them together. Use a pizza cutter or kitchen scissors to slice the dough into thin strips about ½ inch wide.
- Wrap 1–2 pieces of dough around each hot dog, leaving a space at the end of each hot dog for the eyes. These will look like mummy bandages once baked. Place the wrapped hot dogs onto the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 15–17 minutes, or until the dough is puffed and golden brown.
- Dab a little ketchup in the open space and attach candy eyes. Serve warm with ketchup, mustard, or other dipping sauces.
Expert Tips
- Use thinner strips for more bandage detail: Cutting the dough into ¼-inch strips gives more of a layered mummy look, while ½-inch strips create a chunkier style.
- Watch your bake time: Crescent dough can brown quickly; check at 13 minutes to avoid over-baking.
- Switch up the sausage: Hot links give spice, but bratwurst work too.
- Serve with variety: Ketchup and mustard are classics, but BBQ sauce, spicy mayo, or even cheese dip are fun options.
Mummy Hot Dogs FAQs
Yes, you can wrap the hot dogs in dough a few hours before baking. Store them covered in the refrigerator, then bake just before serving so they stay fresh.
Refrigerate leftovers in an airtight container for 3–4 days. To reheat, place them back on a baking sheet and warm in a preheated oven at 360 degrees F (182 degrees C) for 6–8 minutes until heated through.
Yes. If you bake them first, let them cool completely, and then freeze in a sealed container. Reheat then from frozen in a preheated oven for 10–12 minutes until they are hot.
Candy eyes are fun, but dots of mustard, pieces of dough, or even tiny bits of cheese work as a substitute.
More Halloween Recipes
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Mummy Hot Dogs
Equipment
- Baking Sheet
- Parchment Paper
- Pizza Cutter or kitchen scissors
Ingredients
- 12 hot dogs
- 8 ounces crescent roll dough, sheet
- 24 candy eyes
- 1 tablespoon ketchup
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 360 degrees F (182 degrees C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper or spray with cooking spray.
- Unroll the crescent dough sheet on a clean surface. If using crescent roll dough with perforations, press them together. Use a pizza cutter or kitchen scissors to slice the dough into thin strips about ½ inch wide.
- Wrap 1–2 pieces of dough around each hot dog, leaving a space at the end of each hot dog for the eyes. These will look like mummy bandages once baked. Place the wrapped hot dogs onto the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 15–17 minutes, or until the dough is puffed and golden brown.
- Dab a little ketchup in the open space and attach candy eyes. Serve warm with ketchup, mustard, or other dipping sauces.
Notes
- Use thinner strips for more bandage detail: Cutting the dough into ¼-inch strips gives more of a layered mummy look, while ½-inch strips create a chunkier style.
- Watch your bake time: Crescent dough can brown quickly; check at 13 minutes to avoid over-baking.
- Switch up the sausage: Hot links give spice, but bratwurst work too.
- Serve with variety: Ketchup and mustard are classics, but BBQ sauce, spicy mayo, or even cheese dip are fun options.
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
Great idea and a treat for the family to have some fun with food.
These are so easy to make and turn out super cute!