Halloween Mummy Hot Dogs
How cute are these Halloween hot dogs?! I’ve been making these for years now whenever I host a spooky party or gathering, and they always get so many comments and are the first things to fly off the table. They look very Instagram-worthy, but they’re actually pretty simple and straightforward to make! We’re taking spicy hot links or hot dogs (just whatever you personally prefer), wrapping them up store-bought crescent dough pastry, and baking them in the oven before decorating with candy eyes.
These are also a super fun option for serving up before or after trick or treating. Once you’ve tried them, I think you’ll be making them every year!
(Be sure to also check out my Halloween bandaid cookies, monster meatball sliders, Halloween ghost marshmallow cookies, and Halloween sugar cookies!)
Ingredients
Please note that if you prefer a printable recipe card, you’ll find one at the bottom of this post!
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Hot links (or hot dogs) – Use whichever you like best! Hot links give a spicier kick, but classic hot dogs work just as well (and are kid-friendly).
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Crescent dough sheet – The sheet-style dough makes wrapping easy. If you can only find the perforated kind, just pinch the seams together before cutting into strips.
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Edible candy eyes – These bring the spooky factor! You can usually find them in the baking aisle around Halloween.
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Ketchup – Works double duty as “glue” for the eyes and a dipping sauce for serving. Mustard or mayo can also help stick the eyes if you prefer.
How To Make Halloween Mummy Hot Dogs
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Preheat your oven to 360°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
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Roll out the crescent dough sheet on a clean surface, then use a pizza cutter or sharp knife to slice it into thin ½-inch strips.
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Wrap 1–2 strips around each hot dog, leaving a little gap for the “face” where the eyes will go. Place your mummies on the prepared baking sheet and keep wrapping until they’re all dressed up.
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Bake for 15–17 minutes, until the dough is puffed, golden, and your mummies look perfectly wrapped.
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Add a tiny dab of ketchup in the face opening, then press on the candy eyes while it’s still tacky so they stick. Spooky and super cute!
Substitutions & Variations
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Hot dogs or sausages – Swap in any kind you like if hot links aren’t your thing.
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Puff pastry – Works just as well as crescent dough and gives you a slightly flakier “bandage” wrap.
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Eye glue options – Mustard, mayo, or really any sticky condiment can hold those candy eyes in place if you’re not using ketchup.
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Mini mummies – Use little smokies with smaller candy eyeballs for bite-sized versions that are perfect for Halloween parties.
Serving Ideas
These mummy hot dogs are the ultimate Halloween snack, whether you’re fueling up little goblins before trick-or-treating or serving something fun after the candy haul. They’re also a total crowd-pleaser for Halloween parties — easy to grab, festive on a platter, and just spooky enough to make everyone smile. Pair them with a few dipping sauces and you’ve got a snack spread that’s as fun as it is tasty.
Halloween Mummy Hot Dogs
Ingredients
- 12 hot links or hot dogs
- 8 oz tube crescent dough sheet
- 24 edible candy eyes
- Ketchup to stick the eyes on and for dipping sauce
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 360°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Roll out the crescent dough sheet on a clean surface, then use a pizza cutter or sharp knife to slice it into thin ½-inch strips.
- Wrap 1–2 strips around each hot dog, leaving a little gap for the “face” where the eyes will go. Place your mummies on the prepared baking sheet and keep wrapping until they’re all dressed up.
- Bake for 15–17 minutes, until the dough is puffed, golden, and your mummies look perfectly wrapped.
- Add a tiny dab of ketchup in the face opening, then press on the candy eyes while it’s still tacky so they stick. Spooky and super cute!
These mummy hot dogs are absolutely guaranteed to steal the show at any Halloween parties you’re hosting this year! Be sure to snap a picture and tag me on Instagram @slimmingviolet – I’m super excited to see these being made!
