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Best Hot Dog Mummies Ever

These Hot Dog Mummies are an easy and festive Halloween snack that's perfect for kids and adults. Hot dogs wrapped in flaky puff pastry or crescent roll dough, baked until golden brown, and decorated with mustard or candy eyes for a spooky and delicious treat.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 6
Course: Appetizer, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 6 Hot Dogs
  • 1 sheet Puff Pastry or 1 package Crescent Roll Dough
  • 1 tablespoon Water optional, for egg wash
  • Mustard or Ketchup for eyes
  • Edible Candy Eyes optional

Equipment

  • Baking sheet
  • Parchment Paper or Silicone Baking Mat
  • Pizza cutter or sharp knife
  • Small Bowl (for egg wash, optional)
  • Fork (for egg wash, optional)
  • Toothpicks (for applying eyes)

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat.
  2. If using frozen puff pastry, thaw according to package directions.
  3. Cut the dough into thin strips, about 1/4 inch wide, using a pizza cutter or sharp knife.
  4. Starting at one end of a hot dog, wrap a strip of dough around it, leaving a small gap near the top for the eyes. Overlap the strips slightly as you go, creating a bandage-like effect. Repeat with more strips, working your way down the hot dog.
  5. Make sure you leave a small gap near the top of the hot dog uncovered for the eyes.
  6. If using egg wash, whisk the egg with water and brush the wrapped hot dogs with the mixture.
  7. Place the wrapped hot dogs on the prepared baking sheet.
  8. Bake for 13-15 minutes, or until the pastry is golden brown and the hot dogs are heated through.
  9. Let the mummies cool slightly.
  10. Use a toothpick to dab small dots of mustard or ketchup into the gap you left earlier for the eyes. Alternatively, use edible candy eyes.
  11. Serve and enjoy!

Notes

Don't overbake to avoid dry pastry. Work with cold dough. Get creative with the eyes - try black olives or capers. Add cheese before wrapping. Assemble ahead of time and refrigerate until ready to bake. Experiment with different doughs like phyllo or pizza dough. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat in the oven or microwave.