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Easy Halloween Bats in a Blanket Recipe
C. Motter Cindy

Bats in a Blanket

A whimsical and easy Halloween appetizer featuring mini sausages wrapped in crescent roll dough shaped like bats, perfect for parties and family gatherings.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 16 bats
Course: Appetizer, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 2 cans (8 oz each) refrigerated crescent roll dough
  • 1 package (14 oz) mini cocktail sausages (often labeled Lil' Smokies)
  • 1 tablespoon unsalted butter melted
  • 1 teaspoon black sesame seeds for eyes, optional but recommended
  • Mustard or ketchup for dipping, as preferred
Optional Flavor Boosters
  • pinch garlic powder optional, add to melted butter
  • pinch onion powder optional, add to melted butter
  • sprinkle dried herbs (oregano or thyme) optional, add to melted butter

Equipment

  • oven
  • Baking sheet
  • Parchment paper
  • pastry brush
  • sharp knife,

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Drain mini cocktail sausages and pat dry thoroughly with paper towels to remove excess moisture.
  3. Unroll one can of crescent roll dough onto a lightly floured surface or directly onto the parchment-lined baking sheet. Gently press together perforations to form a solid rectangle. Repeat with the second can.
  4. Cut each large dough rectangle into 8 equal strips lengthwise, yielding 16 strips total.
  5. Place one mini sausage at one end of a dough strip. Wrap the dough around the sausage, leaving a small section of sausage exposed for the bat's head.
  6. Stretch the remaining dough strip section to form the wings. Make two small slits on each side to create bat wing shapes, then pinch edges to define.
  7. Attach the wings by wrapping and pressing gently to secure the wing sections to the bat's body. Repeat for all sausages and dough strips.
  8. Arrange bats on the prepared baking sheet spaced slightly apart for even baking.
  9. Melt the butter and brush over the tops of each bat. Press two black sesame seeds onto the exposed sausage portion as eyes.
  10. Bake in preheated oven for 12–15 minutes or until crescent roll dough is golden brown and cooked through.
  11. Let cool slightly on the baking sheet before transferring to a serving platter.
  12. Serve warm with favorite dipping sauces such as mustard, ketchup, or spicy sriracha mayo.

Nutrition

Calories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 12gProtein: 5gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 400mgPotassium: 100mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 90IUCalcium: 20mgIron: 0.7mg

Notes

These adorable Bats in a Blanket are quick to prepare, kid-approved, and perfect for Halloween parties. Experiment with dipping sauces or try variations with cheese, spice, or vegan options!
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