Description
Halloween is the perfect time to unleash your creativity in the kitchen with spooky yet delicious treats! These witches’ fingers, made from mini hot dogs wrapped in puff pastry and adorned with almond ‘nails,’ will be a showstopper at your Halloween gathering. Easy to prepare and visually striking, this dish combines savory flavors with festive fun, ensuring that your guests enjoy every bite. Get ready for laughter and delight as you serve these creepy culinary creations that are sure to become a Halloween tradition!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 package (16 oz) mini hot dogs
- 1 sheet puff pastry (thawed)
- 1/2 cup sliced almonds
- 1/2 cup ketchup
- Red food coloring (optional)
- 1/2 cup black olives (for decoration)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Roll out puff pastry on a floured surface and cut into strips about 1 inch wide and 4 inches long.
- Wrap each mini hot dog in a strip of puff pastry, leaving one end exposed.
- Insert an almond slice at the exposed end to create a 'nail.'
- Place on a parchment-lined baking sheet and bake for 15-20 minutes until golden brown.
- For dipping sauce, mix ketchup with red food coloring if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 witches' finger (30g)
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 10mg