Vegan Mummy Dogs & Mummy Balls

These spooky vegan mummy dogs and mummy meatballs are so easy to make and sure to be a crowd-pleaser at your next Halloween shindig! They're easily made in less than 25 minutes and are super fun to make—and delicious!
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Vegan mummy dogs and ball scattered on a surface with bowls of dipping sauce to the side.
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Halloween is the perfect night to whip up some frightful fun in the kitchen, and these vegan mummy dogs are ready to haunt your snack table! Wrapped in creepy strips of dough to look like bandaged mummies, they’re spooky-cute and deliciously eerie. Pair them with bite-sized mummy meatballs for a ghoulish platter that looks straight out of a haunted feast. Little goblins and grown-up ghouls alike will love sinking their teeth into these wickedly fun treats.

We’ll show you how to wrap your mummies tight, keep their “bandages” golden, and make them look extra boo-tiful. All you need are your favorite vegan haunted hot dogs and vegan magical meatballs and a creepy package of accidentally vegan Original Pillsbury Crescent Rolls. You can summon a whole batch in no time, perfect for Halloween parties, monster movie marathons, or a chilling family dinner.

These devilishly fun snacks are sure to cast a spell on everyone at your table! Watch the video below to see how to make these spooktacular appetizers are made. Also, don’t miss our vegan Halloween candy guide!

Why These Mummy Dogs Are So Awesome

This vegan mummy dogs recipe is fun, festive, and super easy to make for Halloween. The spooky look and tasty flavor make it a hit with both kids and adults.

  • Festive and Delicious. They don’t just look fun—they taste awesome, too. The combo of warm, flaky dough and a savory vegan dog inside is always a crowd-pleaser. Add some “bloody” ketchup or mustard “slime” for dipping, and you’ve got a Halloween snack that’s scary good.
  • Spooky-Cute Presentation. Let’s be real—half the fun is how they look. Wrapped up like little bandaged mummies, they instantly add Halloween magic to your table. They’re the kind of food that makes people smile before they even take a bite.
  • Easy to Make. No fancy skills required here. All you do is wrap, bake, and serve. Even if your “bandages” aren’t perfect, they still look spooky and fun (honestly, the messier, the scarier!)
  • Kid-Friendly Fun. Kids love helping roll the dough strips around the dogs, and they love eating them even more. It’s a great way to get them involved in the kitchen without stress. Plus, the end result feels like a treat straight out of a haunted house.
  • Perfect Party Food. They’re bite-sized, handheld, and super easy to serve at Halloween parties. No forks, knives, or fancy setups needed—just grab and go. They disappear faster than a ghost in the night.
Hand holding vegan mummy dog with ketchup eyes.

Key Ingredients and Substitutions

These vegan mummy dogs use simple ingredients that come together for a spooky and tasty Halloween snack. You’ll also find easy swaps so you can make them with whatever you already have on hand.

The key ingredients for this vegan mummy dogs recipe with labels.
  • Vegan Hotdogs and Meatballs – The “bodies” of your mummies—they give the recipe its savory bite and fun shape. Use your favorite vegan hot dogs or meatless sausages for the dogs, and any homemade or store-bought vegan meatballs for the minis. Not into packaged options? Try carrot dogs or veggie meatballs for a more whole-food twist.
  • Pillsbury Original Crescent Rolls – Your mummy “bandage” and the key to the spooky look. They bake up golden and flaky, making your mummies both adorable and tasty. Pillsbury crescent rolls are accidentally vegan (yay!), but vegan puff pastry works too if you want a fancier wrap. If you prefer homemade, simple pizza dough or biscuit dough will also do the trick.
  • Mustard or Ketchup – Bring flavor and help sell the Halloween theme. Ketchup doubles as “bloody” dipping sauce and mustard makes creepy mummy “eyes.” No ketchup? Try BBQ sauce, sriracha, or chili sauce for a spicy “blood.” You can even use dairy-free cream cheese dots or olive slices (like in this fried olives recipe) for extra-spooky eyes.

How to Make Your Vegan Mummy Meatballs and Dogs

We’ve been making these mummy dogs and meatballs for nearly a decade now for Halloween parties because they’re such a simple and fun treat. They’re always a huge hit and one of the first things to be gobbled up!

Step 1: Prepare the Dough – Use the tip of your finger to press and pop open the crescent roll container. Lay out the dough onto a cutting board.

Puff pastry for vegan mummy dogs sliced into strips with a knife.

Step 2: Cut Mummy Strips – Using a sharp knife, cut the dough into long, thin strips about ½-inch wide.

Vegan mummy dogs mid-process for wrapping with puff pastry strips.

Step 3: Form the Mummy – Wrap the strips in a mummy-like fashion (being as wiggly as you wish) around each of the vegan meatballs and hot dogs. Don’t forget to leave a little space on each to add the glowing red, ketchup eyes!

Wrapped and ready to bake mummy balls and dogs on a baking tray lined with parchment paper.

Step 4: Arrange and Bake – Place each onto a baking sheet and bake in a preheated 375 degree oven for 11-13 minutes, or until the mummies are all a ghostly golden brown.

Hand holding a mummy dog while adding ketchup eyes with a piping tool.

Step 5: Cool and Decorate – When cooled a little, attach the decorating tip to the icing bag, pour in some ketchup, and make some eerie dots for eyes on each vegan meatball and hot dog. Place on a spooky serving plate and use toothpicks to serve.

How to Serve Up These Spine-Tingling Snacks

While you can certainly plop these right onto a plate, we love going the extra mile to create something magical. With just a few simple ingredients or household items, you can make these snacks into the most enchanted edibles ever!

  • Petrified Pumpkins on Parade – Find a few mini pumpkins and carve into cringe-worthy characters. Once cleaned out and spectacularly sinister, stand up the magnificent mummy meatballs and dogs inside. Serve along with a small cauldron of ketchup.
  • Coffin It Up –  Make a creepy chocolate coffin using a silicone mold and cut your hot dogs to size before wrapping in the crescent roll dough. When the devilish dogs are done (and cooled), you can add the mummy to the coffin right before serving. Dinner and dessert in one!
  • Graveyard Grab n’ Go – Find an old wooden tray or cutting board (preferably one with sides) and cover with a layer of dark cookie crumbs (Oreos are accidentally vegan!). Create tombstone-shaped cookies using our delicious cookie recipe and add a thin layer of gray frosting (mixing black and white together) on all sides. Lay your mummy balls and dogs in front of the terrifying tombstones and cover with more cookie crumble. Then, it’s time to dig for a delicious (and possibly demonic) dinner.
Hand holding a mummy ball that has been dipped in ketchup and a bite missing from its side.

FAQs

Can I make this vegan mummy dog recipe gluten-free?

Sadly, this crescent dough has wheat as an ingredient and is not gluten-free. But, if you use gluten-free vegan pastry dough (like this gluten-free mix from King Arthur or this pre-made package from Sweet Lorens), you can definitely make this a gluten-free snack! Simply follow the cooking instructions on the gluten-free pastry dough package.

How can I reduce the fat?

There are a couple of ways in which you can reduce the fat in this vegan Halloween recipe. If you’re worried about the saturated fat in the crescent roll dough, don’t hesitate to use whichever dough you prefer. You may wish to take a look at a few different brands of plant-based meatballs and vegan hot dogs to find the one that has the lowest amount of fat. See below for more substitution ideas.

What if I (or my kids) don’t like vegan packaged meatballs or hot dogs?

No problem! You can use anything you like in this recipe. Feel free to substitute your own recipe for plant-based meatballs (we have a recipe for quinoa meatballs and veggie meatballs) or use vegetables instead. Long vegetables that would work well would be asparagus, carrots, or potato spears. Round foods that could be swapped instead of meatballs would be brussels sprouts, broccoli, cauliflowers, or even tater tots!

Mummy balls and mummy dogs on a plate serve with a bowl of ketchup.

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Vegan Mummy Dogs and Meatballs

5 from 9 votes
These vegan mummy dogs and mummy meatballs are a perfect budget-friendly Halloween appetizer that comes together in a snap. Delicious and fun!
Vegan mummy dogs and ball scattered on a surface with bowls of dipping sauce to the side.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 13 minutes
Total Time 23 minutes
Servings 4 servings

Ingredients

  • 1 package Pillsbury Original Crescent Rolls, Original
  • 1 bag vegan meatballs and/or 1 bag of your favorite vegan hot dogs
  • Ketchup and Mustard, for the eyes and for dipping
  • Toothpicks, for serving
  • Icing bag and small round cake decorating tip for the eyes

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 375°F and line a baking tray with parchment paper.
  • Pop open the container of crescent rolls and unroll the dough on a cutting board.
  • Using a sharp knife, slice the dough into long, thin strips, about ½ inch in diameter.
  • One by one, wrap your veggie hot dogs and meatballs in the dough using a haphazard zigzag pattern reminiscent of mummies. Be sure to leave a space where the eyes will go!
  • Bake for 11-13 minutes or until golden brown.
  • Dot the eyes with ketchup or mustard using a toothpick or a small round cake decorating tip with an icing bag. Serve with toothpicks and enjoy!

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Notes

Double Trouble – This recipe makes 4-6 servings of either mummy dogs or mummy meatballs. Double it up to make both for a fun party appetizer or snack!
Storing Leftovers – Place in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat in an oven or air fryer to avoid soggy mummies. 

Nutrition

Calories: 248kcal | Carbohydrates: 25g | Protein: 9g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Sodium: 774mg | Potassium: 160mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 6g | Calcium: 0.1mg | Iron: 1mg
Course — Appetizer
Cuisine — American
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9 comments
  1. Andrea White says:

    5 stars
    Love these so much! Perfect for October!

  2. 5 stars
    One of my favorite holiday snacks!

  3. 5 stars
    How can you resist a recipe that is not only adorably spooky and also incredibly delicious? A super fun snack for all ages!

  4. 5 stars
    These are the cutest Halloween treat for kiddos and adults alike. Fun to make and great for entertaining.

  5. 5 stars
    These mummy dogs are so cute and fun to make! What a cute idea for a vegan Halloween get-together!

  6. Amanda Meth says:

    5 stars
    Okay, this is by far THE cutest Halloween food I have EVER seen. Gotta pick up some crescent rolls and vegan meatballs/dogs before the holiday!!

  7. 5 stars
    Mummies that are yummy for all tummies! These super spooky and savory snacks are delightful and so delicious! Kids love to help with these haunting Halloween hot dogs (and not-too-mysterious meatballs), too!

  8. 5 stars
    These are so cute…everyone laughs when they come out of the oven! Easy and quick to make too.

  9. Beatriz Buono-Core says:

    5 stars
    These mummy dogs are so easy to make, it makes them perfect to prepare with the kiddos! They will be a hit at this year’s Halloween celebrations at home 🙂

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