Spooky Monster Fingers
These spooky monster fingers are a fun Halloween snack made with flaky dough and warm filling, perfect for parties and kids to help make.
Ingredients
For the monster fingers
- 1 tube refrigerated crescent roll dough or puff pastry Crescent roll dough or puff pastry can be used.
- 8 pieces hot dogs or cooked sausage links Use small cocktail sausages for mini versions.
- 1 large egg For egg wash.
- 1 tablespoon water For egg wash.
- optional edible candy eyes Use a small dot of ketchup or mustard to help them stick.
- to taste ketchup or mustard For serving, refer to ketchup as 'monster blood' for fun.
- optional sliced black olives Can be used to create a more spooky effect.
Instructions
Preparation
- Heat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Unroll the crescent dough or puff pastry and cut it into long strips.
- Wrap one strip around each hot dog or sausage link, leaving a small space at one end to resemble a fingertip.
- Use a small knife to make a few short lines across the dough to mimic finger knuckles.
- Mix the egg and water in a small bowl and brush the egg wash over the wrapped dough.
- Place the monster fingers on the prepared baking sheet and bake for 15 to 20 minutes, or until the dough is puffed and golden brown.
- Let them cool for a few minutes before adding edible eyes.
Notes
Serve the monster fingers warm on a platter. Decorate with plastic spiders for a spooky look. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days, or freeze for up to 2 months.
Nutrition
Serving: 1gCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 6gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 2gSodium: 300mgFiber: 1g
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