1. Preheat the Oven

Start by preheating your oven to 375°F (190°C). This ensures that the crescent roll dough bakes up perfectly golden and flaky.

2. Prepare the Hot Dogs

Take each hot dog and use a sharp knife to cut four slits on one end to create the spider legs. Make sure not to cut all the way through—leave enough intact so the legs remain attached to the body.

3. Roll Out the Crescent Dough

Unroll the crescent roll dough and separate it into triangles. You can use your fingers to gently stretch the dough to make it a bit thinner, which will help it bake up nice and crispy.

4. Create the Spider Legs

Cut each triangle of dough into thin strips. You’ll need two strips per hot dog to create the legs. You can also use kitchen scissors for more precise cuts.

5. Wrap the Hot Dogs

Wrap the strips of crescent dough around the hot dogs to form the spider legs. You can get creative with how you position the legs—make them long and wiggly or short and stubby!

6. Bake

Place the wrapped hot dogs on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Bake in the preheated oven for about 12-15 minutes, or until the dough is golden brown and cooked through. Keep an eye on them to ensure they don’t overcook!

7. Add the Eyes

Once the hot dog spiders are done baking, remove them from the oven and let them cool slightly. Cut the olives in half and place a half on top of each spider as the eyes. You can secure them with a bit of mustard or ketchup if needed.

8. Serve and Enjoy!

These Halloween Hot Dog Spiders are now ready to serve! Arrange them on a spooky platter and watch as your family and friends dig in. You can also provide additional mustard or ketchup for dipping.