Mini Mummy Dogs

These delicious Miniature Mummy Dogs are an easy appetizer made with cocktail weenies wrapped in crescent roll dough “bandages” to look just like little mummys! They are the perfect treat to serve at your next Halloween party or as an after school fall snack. Dip them in ketchup to make them a little more gory.

Make these spooktacular Mini Dogs for your next scary event, they are sure to be a hit. Serve them alongside Candy Corn Shaped Sugar Cookies, they have a chocolatey layer, and Cookie Witch Hats, taste great and also fun for kids to decorate. For the adults, make some ghastly Purple Gecko Shots, they taste kinda like margaritas but are a cool violet hue!

Quick Appetizer for Spooky Eats

Need a quick, last minute Halloween snack? I have got you covered with this super simple Halloween recipe that will be loved by adults and kids alike.

Mini mummy dogs are actually miniature pigs in a blanket just made a little different to look like creepy mummies all wrapped in dough bandages.

These scrumptious, bite-sized snacks are so simple to make. Just wrap miniature hot dogs with pre-made crescent dough leaving a little space for the face. Bake ’em in the oven and dip them in your favorite sauces for the perfect finger food for an October birthday party or a scary movie night.

Why we Love this recipe

• Quick to cook: You will be eating mummy dogs in no time with how quickly they cook, just let them cool a little so you don’t burn your tongue.
• Halloween: These are perfect for Halloween time or even a spooky gathering.
• Kid-friendly: This is definitely a fun and easy recipe to make with kids. The sausages are small so they are perfect for little hands.
• Minimal ingredients: There are basically only two ingredients needed to make this recipe. This makes it perfect for a last minute appetizer because you may already have the ingredients on hand.

What Ingredients are Needed

This easy recipe needs just 2 staple ingredients—it doesn’t get much simpler than that! Here’s what you’ll need.

• Sausages: For this recipe I like to use Lit’l smokies (the Hillshire Farms brand), but you could use any brand of cocktail sausages or cut hot dogs in half.
• Crescent Rolls: You will need one roll of pre-made dough or use homemade crescent dough.
• Dips: Use your favorite dips or condiments for dipping. You can use ketchup or marinara for a bloody look, bbq sauce, mustard, chick-fil-a sauce, ranch, or chipotle mayonnaise.

How to Make it in the Oven

Here are the basic instructions for making this recipe in the oven. For the full recipe check out the recipe card at the bottom of this post.

STEP 1: Preheat the oven to 375°F and prepare a 13×9-inch baking sheet with parchment paper.

STEP 2: Unroll the package of dough onto a flat work surface. Press together any seams that are separating. Using a sharp knife or pizza cutter, slice the dough into 1/4-inch pieces, cut them thinner or wider based on how many weenies you have.

STEP 3: Wrap one of the strips around one of the mini sausages. You want it to look like a mummy so cross over some of the wrap on itself. Be sure to leave a space for the face. Place each mummy on the prepared baking sheet leaving a little space between each one.

STEP 4: Bake the dogs for 10-12 minutes until the dough is a golden brown.

STEP 5: Once they cool down a little from the oven, add tiny dots of mustard or ketchup on the face for the eyes of the mummy or use edible eyeballs. Serve warm with dip.

How to Make Mini Mummy Dogs in Air Fryer

Don’t have an oven or prefer to cook in the air fryer? Here is how to make mini mummy dogs in the air fryer. Preheat the air fryer to 350°F, make the mini mummies as stated, air fry the dogs for 8 minutes. You may have to cook in batches to get through them all, but they cook quicker than in the oven.

Tips & Tricks for Making Mini Mummy Dogs

• Crescent dough is easiest to work with when it is cold, so make sure to keep it in the fridge right until you are needing to use it.
• Make sure to add the eyes after cooking the dogs to prevent them from baking off in the oven.
• Leave enough space for the little mummy face when wrapping the mummys with dough.

Recipe Variations

• Weenies: Use different types of sausages like smoked or even veggie dogs to keep them vegetarian.
• Add cheese: Add a small piece of cheese under the mummy wraps (aka dough strips) for a cheesy flavor. Use a good melting cheese like mozzarella or cheddar.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I use hot dogs instead of cocktail weenies? Yes, you can use hot dogs they will just have to be cut down either into thirds or halves to be mini.

Can I cook these in the air fryer? Yes, these can be cooked in batches in the air fryer.

Can I make these in advance? Mini dogs can be made in advance. Just cook according to the directions and let cool to room temperature. Place in a freezer safe zip bag and freeze up to one month.

How to Store & Reheat

How to store it? Let them cool and put in an airtight container. Leftovers should last about 2-3 days in the fridge. To reheat, add wrapped dogs to a 350°f preheated oven and cook for 5-7 minutes.

More favorite fall foods!

• Apple Cider Slushies
• Spooky Witch Hats
• Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Cookies
• Air Fryer Pumpkin Seeds
• Apple Cinnamon Bread

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