These Halloween Hot Dog Spiders are a perfect spooky bite for kids and adults alike! Only 3 ingredients, these hot dog crescent rolls are sure to be a hit at your next Halloween gathering!
I am big fan of themed food and no holiday does it better than Halloween! While most of the focus is typically on the sweet stuff, these festive and delicious Halloween Hot Dog Spiders make the perfect snack, appetizer or meal for your spooky celebrations. My children (and husband) gobble these up so make sure to make enough for your crew! Enjoy!
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Equipment
- Baking sheet: These Caphalon Baking Sheets are great!
- Cutting board and knife
Ingredients
- Hot dogs: I highly recommend Applegate hot dogs.
- Crescent roll dough: I highly recommend Annie's Crescent Rolls.
- Capers: These are for the spider eyes. You could also use little pieces of olives or even poppy seeds.
Step by Step Instructions
Time needed: 20 minutes
How to make Halloween Hot Dog Spiders:
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Drain capers and set on a paper towel to absorb an excess moisture.
- Cut the ends off of the hot dogs. Then cut hot dogs in half crosswise. Keeping the middle intact, make three slices on both ends of the hot dog to create 4 "spider legs".
Each hot dog will make 2 spiders.
- Remove crescent roll dough and cut into strips about 1 inch wide and 2-3 inches long. Wrap dough around hot dogs and pinching to seal. Place seem side down and press on two caper "eyes".
- Space hot dog spiders out on a baker sheet and bake at 400 degrees for 10-12 minutes until golden brown.
You can use parchment paper on the baking sheet if desired.
- Remove from oven and serve immediately. Enjoy!
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Recipe
Halloween Hot Dog Spiders
These Halloween Hot Dog Spiders are a perfect spooky bite for kids and adults alike! Only 3 ingredients, these hot dog crescent rolls are sure to be a hit at your next Halloween gathering!
Equipment
- Baking Sheet
- Cutting board & knife
Ingredients
- 12 hot dogs (2 packs) I recommend Applegate hot dogs
- 1 8 oz can refrigerated crescent rolls I recommend Annie's crescent rolls
- 1 jar capers You'll need about 48 capers
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Drain the capers and set aside on a paper towel to remove excess moisture. (optional) Line the baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Cut off the ends of the hot dogs. Then cut hot dogs in half crosswise. (each hot dog will make 2 "spiders")Keeping the middle intact, make 3 slits on both ends of the hot dogs so that there are 4 "spider legs" per side. (see above for photo)
- Once the hot dogs have been cut, take out the crescent rolls. Cut into strips about 1 inch wide and 2-3 inches long. Wrap one piece of dough around the middle of each hot dog piece, pinching to seal. Place on the baking sheet seam side down then press on 2 capers as "eyes".
- Bake at 400 degrees F for 10-12 minutes until golden brown. Serve immediately and enjoy!
Nutrition
Serving: 1hot dog spiderCalories: 73kcalCarbohydrates: 4.7gProtein: 3.2gFat: 4.4gSaturated Fat: 1.9gMonounsaturated Fat: 0.3gCholesterol: 12mgSodium: 251mgPotassium: 0.3mgSugar: 1g
Tried this recipe?Let us know how it was!
Gina
Oh my gosh these are the cutest things ever! Putting on the list to make for Halloween this year. The kids will love them!
Natalie
Oh wow this is soooo CUTE! 🙂 My kids will love this. I'm saving this for Halloween.
L
Just made for my grandkid. Used candy eyes. He loved them!
jamjarkitchen
So glad he liked them!
Mindee Taylor
I loved this recipe! I'm not a fan of gross out Halloween food but my kids want Halloween themed food for Halloween! This was both creepy but not gross out looking! Thank you!
Irina
You are a genius! What a cute idea to make with kids for Halloween! Thanks for sharing.
Julie
What a super cute idea for halloween! Everyone is going to love these.
Jean
so creative and what a perfect appetizer for the Halloween
Kayla DiMaggio
These hot dog spiders were so cute! I loved how easy they were to make and simple to put together! I can't wait to make these again for Halloween!
Agnieszka
These are genius! Can't wait to make them for Halloween!
chefdennis
What a cute snack! I made these with my grandaughter and she loved them.
Amy Liu Dong
Wow! This treat looks so delicious and very enticing! Kids indeed, will love and enjoy eating this! I totally love it!