Halloween Mummy Hotdog Recipe

Name: Halloween Mummy Hotdog Recipe
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 25 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 8 hot dogs (beef, veggie, or turkey); 1 sheet of puff pastry or crescent dough; 1 egg (optional, for egg wash); Candy eyes, black olives, or mustard for decoration

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Halloween Mummy Hotdogs are spooky-cute, slightly crispy, and ridiculously easy to make. Wrapped in golden pastry bandages and staring back with edible eyes, they’re the ultimate Halloween party snack. Perfect for kids’ lunches, themed potlucks, or just a fun October weekend treat!

Let’s turn ordinary hot dogs into festive, flaky mummies in under 30 minutes!

Why You’ll Love These Halloween Mummy Hotdogs

These are the kind of snacks that disappear in minutes—yes, even with picky eaters around. Why?

They’re made with just 3–4 simple ingredients
You can make them ahead, then bake fresh
They’re adorably spooky and great for themed platters
You can customize them with fun eye options or dips

Honestly, they’re the kind of Halloween finger food that looks impressive… but couldn’t be easier.

Ingredients You’ll Need

8 hot dogs (use beef, veggie, turkey—whatever you love)
1 sheet of puff pastry or crescent dough
1 egg (for optional egg wash)
Candy eyes, black olives, or mustard for decoration

That’s it. No potions or broomsticks required.

How to Make Halloween Mummy Hotdogs

1. Preheat the oven

Set your oven to 375°F (190°C) so it’s ready to go.

2. Cut the dough

Slice your dough into long, skinny strips these will be your mummy’s “bandages.” They don’t have to be perfect!

Hand with red nails slicing crescent dough into strips with a pizza cutter for a mummy hotdog recipe.

3. Wrap the hotdogs

Starting at one end, gently wrap each hot dog with the dough strips. Leave a little gap for the face because, of course, your mummy needs to see.

This pre-bake stage of the mummy hotdog recipe shows how to wrap hotdogs in crescent dough strips for a fun Halloween twist.

4. Egg wash (optional)

Brush each wrapped hot dog with a little beaten egg for that gorgeous golden glow.

5. Bake

Place on a lined baking sheet and bake for 13–15 minutes, until the dough is puffed and golden brown.

6. Add the eyes

Once baked, let them cool slightly. Then place two dots of mustard, pieces of black olive, or store-bought candy eyes in the face gap.

They’re now alive… and slightly deliciously creepy.

Tips for Perfect Mummy Hotdogs

Dough sticking? Lightly press it onto the hotdog so it stays in place.
Eyes melting? Always add them after baking to keep them intact.
Need ahead of time? Wrap and refrigerate your mummies (unbaked) for up to a day in advance.

Serving Ideas for Halloween Parties

Serve them on a black tray or rustic wood board with:

Bloody ketchup (aka classic dip)
Green guacamole slime
Spooky mustard webs

Kids love these. Adults sneak seconds. Everyone wins.

More Spooky Halloween Recipes to Try

Pair it with these creepy-cute Witch Finger Breadsticks for the ultimate Halloween snack spread.
For a sweet finish, don’t miss these spooky-good Halloween Marshmallow Pops.

FAQ

Can I make mummy hotdogs ahead of time?

Yes! Assemble them and refrigerate, unbaked, up to 24 hours. Bake fresh when ready to serve.

What kind of dough works best?

Both puff pastry and crescent dough work beautifully. Crescent dough is a bit softer, puff pastry is flakier.

How do I make edible eyes?

You can buy candy eyes or DIY with mustard dots, sliced black olives, or even cheese circles and peppercorns.

So what are you waiting for? These mummy dogs are guaranteed to haunt your snack table in the best way. Try them, snap a pic, and tag us!

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