Mini Baseball Hot Dogs (Printable version)

Golden crescent dough enfolds mini hot dogs, creating a savory, bite-sized treat ideal for any gathering.

# Ingredient List:

→ Main Ingredients

01 - 1 can (8 oz) refrigerated crescent roll dough
02 - 24 mini beef or turkey hot dogs

→ Optional Toppings

03 - 1 egg, beaten for egg wash
04 - 1 tablespoon sesame seeds or poppy seeds
05 - Ketchup for serving
06 - Yellow mustard for serving

# How-To Steps:

01 - Preheat oven to 375°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - Unroll crescent roll dough and separate into 8 triangles. Cut each triangle into 3 smaller long strips, yielding 24 strips total.
03 - Pat mini hot dogs dry with paper towels to ensure proper dough adhesion.
04 - Starting at one end, wrap each hot dog with a dough strip, leaving ends exposed to resemble baseball bats. Place wrapped hot dogs seam side down on prepared baking sheet.
05 - Brush tops lightly with beaten egg. Sprinkle with sesame or poppy seeds if desired.
06 - Bake for 12 to 15 minutes until dough is puffed and golden brown.
07 - Cool slightly before serving with ketchup and mustard for dipping.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Quick and simple prep with basic pantry ingredients.
  • Perfectly portioned mini snacks for parties or lunchboxes.
  • Golden, flaky dough wrapped around savory mini hot dogs.
  • Fun, kid-friendly presentation that looks like baseball bats.
02 -
  • Ensure hot dogs are dry before wrapping to help dough stick better.
  • Use a sharp knife or pizza cutter for clean dough strips.
  • Wrap dough tightly but don’t cover hot dog ends to showcase the baseball bat look.
  • Bake on parchment paper for easy cleanup and even cooking.
  • Check dough brand for potential dairy to accommodate allergies.
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