Mummy Hotdogs – Easy & Spooky Halloween Snack for Kids and Parties

Every Halloween, my kitchen turns into a fun, spooky playground. These mummy hotdogs always steal the spotlight. They’re quick, kid-approved, and so silly with their little candy eyes. I still remember my son laughing so hard the first time he saw them—he asked if they were “too spooky to eat.” Spoiler: he ate three.

Ingredients for Mummy Hotdogs

I like to keep the ingredient list simple, especially when I’m rushing before trick-or-treating. All you need:

• 1 can refrigerated crescent roll dough (or gluten-free dough if needed)
• 1 package of hotdogs (beef, turkey, chicken, or even plant-based)
• Edible candy eyes (or tiny mustard dots if you can’t find them)
• Sauces like ketchup, mustard, or even barbecue

When I hosted a kids’ party last year, I tried a veggie version alongside my spooky spread. Surprisingly, the plant-based ones disappeared first! They paired beautifully with our Spooky Spaghetti & Cheesy Monster Meatballs.

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How to Make Mummy Hotdogs

Step-by-Step Instructions

I love recipes that don’t require a million steps, especially on a busy Halloween afternoon.

1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment.
2. Cut the crescent dough into thin strips.
3. Wrap the strips around each hotdog, crisscrossing like bandages. Leave a little gap for the “face.”
4. Place them on the baking sheet.
5. Bake for 12–15 minutes until golden and flaky.
6. Cool slightly, then press on candy eyes.

Tips for the Perfect Mummy Look

I learned the hard way that thicker dough strips bake unevenly. Cut them thin for a nice, even texture. Don’t wrap too tightly; let little bits of hotdog peek through so it looks “mummified.” Using parchment makes cleanup so much easier—I wish I had done that the first year instead of scrubbing my tray at midnight.

These pair so well with Ghost Fruit Skewers – A Healthy Halloween Snack for a balanced treat tray.

Fun Ways to Serve Mummy Hotdogs

When my nieces came over last Halloween, I served the mummy hotdogs on a big black platter with “bloody” ketchup and “monster” mustard in tiny cauldrons. The kids squealed before devouring them.

For extra fun, add black olive “eyeballs” or little cheese fangs. I even tucked a few into my daughter’s lunchbox once—she came home grinning, saying her friends thought she had the “coolest lunch.”

These go great next to a breakfast spread like my Halloween Ghost Pancakes Recipe.

Storage and Make-Ahead Tips

I’ve learned that these mummy hotdogs taste best fresh, but you can store leftovers in the fridge for up to 3 days. Just reheat in the oven at 350°F for about 10 minutes.

Avoid freezing—trust me, I tried once, and the dough turned soggy. If you’re throwing a party, you can wrap the hotdogs in dough earlier in the day, keep them chilled, and bake right before serving. That little trick saved me last year when I was juggling costume chaos and party prep.

More Spooky Halloween Recipes

If you’re planning a full Halloween spread, you’ll love these fun recipes too:

• Spooky Spaghetti & Cheesy Monster Meatballs
• Ghost Fruit Skewers – A Healthy Halloween Snack
• Halloween Ghost Pancakes Recipe

These have all made appearances at our Halloween gatherings, and every year, I’m asked for the recipes.

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