Rudolph Reindeer Pigs in a Blanket for the Perfect Christmas Appetizer
Make this Christmas pigs in a blanket recipe for a festive holiday treat that’s fun, easy, and perfect for parties or family gatherings.
Servings: 24
Calories: 57kcal
Ingredients
- 1 can crescent roll dough
- 1 pack Lil Smokies or cocktail wieners
- 1-2 cups pretzels
- 1/2 cup ketchup
- 48 candy eyes
- melted butter (optional, for brushing the tops before baking)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375℉.
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Break the pretzels in half to form the “antlers” and set aside. (You’ll need 2 antlers per reindeer).1-2 cups pretzels
- Open the bag of Lil Smokies and drain them. Pat them dry with a paper towel.1 pack Lil Smokies or cocktail wieners
- Open the crescent dough and lay it flat in one rectangle. If it’s perforated, press the seams together so it stays in one piece.1 can crescent roll dough
- Using a pizza cutter or a sharp knife, cut the rectangle in half to form 2 large squares of dough.
- Cut each square into 12 long thin strips of dough, to make 24 strips total.
- Take one Lil Smokie, and wrap it with one strip of dough, starting from one end and finishing at the other end.
- Repeat until all Smokies are all wrapped.
- Place the rolled sausages about 3 inches apart on the parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Push two pretzel “antlers” into the top of each wrapped Smokie, pressing them through the dough so they stay secure while baking.
- Optional: brush the tops of each wrapped Smokie with a little bit of melted butter before placing them in the oven to bake.melted butter
- Bake in the oven for 12-15 minutes until browned and the dough is cooked.
- Once golden brown, remove from the oven and place the sheet onto a cooling rack to cool.
- Allow to cool for at least 20 minutes before placing the eyes and “noses,” otherwise they will be too hot to work with and the eyes and “noses” may melt or slide off.48 candy eyes
- Once cooled, add a tiny dab of ketchup under the antlers and press on two candy eyes. The ketchup helps them stick. Repeat for each reindeer.1/2 cup ketchup
- For the noses, using a spoon, carefully place a dollop of ketchup at the bottom of each reindeer.
- Serve this classic Rudolph reindeer pigs in a blanket with Dijon mustard and extra ketchup. Enjoy!
Notes
- Cool Before Decorating: This helps the candy eyes and ketchup stay in place.
- Secure the Antlers: Push pretzel pieces firmly into the Smokie so they stay put during baking.
- Keep the Dough Thin: Thin strips ensure the right balance of dough to sausage.
Nutrition
Calories: 57kcal | Carbohydrates: 9g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 2g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.4g | Cholesterol: 0.03mg | Sodium: 161mg | Potassium: 22mg | Fiber: 0.1g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 26IU | Vitamin C: 0.3mg | Calcium: 2mg | Iron: 0.3mg