Spooky Spiders in a Blanket

Looking for the perfect frightfully delicious snack for your Halloween bash? These Spooky Spiders in a Blanket are an adorably scary twist on classic pigs in a blanket, transforming bun-length all-beef hot dogs and flaky crescent dough into a kid-friendly Halloween appetizer that everyone will love.

Why You'll Want to Make Spooky Spiders in a Blanket

• Perfect Party Appetizer: They're sure to be a hit with both kids and adults alike at a costume party, office potluck, or scary movie night.

• Simple and Fast: You can whip up a batch in no time at all with a total prep and bake time of just 1 hour.

• Adorably Spooky: The combination of scary (the spiders) and adorable makes them irresistible.

• Great Yield: The recipe makes a large batch, yielding 32 Spooky Spiders in a Blanket.

Ingredients - Here's What You'll Need

Steps to Make Spooky Spiders in a Blanket

1. Preheat your oven to 400°F. Line two half-sheet pans with silicone baking mats or parchment paper. Then set the pans aside until ready to use. Line another half-sheet pan with a double layer of paper towels. Remove the hot dogs from the packages and lay them in a single layer on the prepared pan. Then, top the hot dogs with another layer of paper towels to get them as dry as possible.

2. Remove the capers from the jar and place them on a smaller paper towel-lined pan or plate. To get them as dry as possible, layer paper towels on top.

3. When the hot dogs are dry, thinly cut the ends of each one. Then, use a ruler to cut the hot dog in half evenly. Throw the ends away. Set the hot dog halves aside until ready to use.

3. Next, unroll the crescent dough sheet onto a large cutting board. Then, using a ruler and a pizza wheel, cut the dough sheet into 32, 1x3-inch pieces.

4. Put on a pair of vinyl gloves and wrap a piece of crescent dough around the center of one of the hot dog halves.

5. Then, stand the hot dog up on its end and use a small kitchen knife to make two cuts going only as far down as the dough, cutting the hot dog into four pieces, to form four of the legs. Turn the hot dog over and cut the other end the exact same way, to form the other four legs.

6. Then, place the seam side down on one of the prepared sheet pans. Repeat steps four and five until all of the hot dog pieces are wrapped and the legs are cut. Place 16 on each of the prepared sheet pans.

7. To make the egg wash, crack the egg into a small bowl, then add the water.

8. Then, use a fork or a small whisk to combine them.

9. Brush the egg wash over the wrapped hot dog pieces.

10. Then, press two capers into the dough to form the eyes of the spiders.

11. Bake the pans one at a time in a 400°F oven for 12-15 minutes or until golden brown. Serve with sides of ketchup and mustard with a spiderweb design in an alternating condiment on the tops of each.

These Spooky Spiders in a Blanket are the ultimate creepy, adorable Halloween party treat that's ready in about an hour. With just a few simple steps, you can create a centerpiece appetizer that transforms ordinary hot dogs and dough into a memorable, frightfully delicious Halloween snack that guests will be raving about.

Recipe Tips and Tricks

• Crescent Dough Substitute: If you can't find crescent dough sheets, regular crescent roll dough will work too. Just press all the perforated seams together really well before cutting into the 1x3-inch strips.

• Uniform Pieces: Use a ruler to cut the dough and the hot dogs to ensure the pieces are all the same size.

• Easy Capers Substitution: If you don't like capers, you can easily substitute cut black olive pieces for the eyes.

• Drying is Key: Do not skip drying the hot dogs and capers-this step helps prevent the dough from getting soggy.