Carrot Mummies for Halloween
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Looking for a fun Halloween snack that isn’t all candy?
These carrot mummies are a cute and savory Halloween food for kids made with carrots, crescent roll dough, cheese, and candy eyes.
They’re easy to assemble, fun for kids to help make, and perfect for Halloween parties, after-school snacks, or a festive October lunch.
Why You’ll Love These Carrot Mummies
These little mummy snacks are:
- fun and festive
- kid-friendly
- easy to make
- a great way to add vegetables to a Halloween spread
- perfect for parties or snack time
Kids can also help wrap the carrots in crescent dough and add the eyes once they’re baked.
How to Make Carrot Mummies
Ingredients
- 1 can of crescent rolls
- carrots
- white cheese (I used string cheese)
- melted butter
- garlic salt (optional)
- candy eyeballs
Step 1: Preheat the Oven
Preheat the oven to 350°F.
Fill a pot with about 2 inches of water and bring it to a gentle boil. Place a steamer basket inside the pot.
Step 2: Cut the Carrots
Cut each carrot in half horizontally, then cut each half lengthwise.
If needed, slice the pieces again so each carrot strip is no more than about 1/4 inch wide.
Step 3: Steam the Carrots
Steam the carrots for about 5 minutes, or until they begin to soften.
Remove them from the steamer and let them cool until they’re comfortable to handle.
Step 4: Cut the Crescent Dough
Unroll the crescent dough and lay it flat.
Cut the dough into thin strips.
Step 5: Wrap the Carrots
Wrap the thin strips of crescent dough around each carrot to create a mummy look.
Stretch the dough slightly as needed and use more than one strip if necessary.
Step 6: Bake
Place the wrapped carrots on a baking sheet.
Brush them with melted butter and sprinkle with garlic salt, if using.
Bake for about 15 minutes, or until the crescent dough is golden brown.
Step 7: Add the Cheese and Eyes
Remove the carrot mummies from the oven.
Place a small piece of cheese near the top of each mummy, then add two candy eyes on top of the cheese.
Step 8: Melt the Cheese
Return the baking sheet to the oven for 2–3 minutes, just until the cheese melts enough to hold the eyes in place.
Serve warm or at room temperature.
Tips for Making Carrot Mummies
You can make as many carrot mummies as you need and bake the remaining crescent dough separately.
One can of crescent dough can make about 32 carrot mummies if you use approximately 8 carrots.
Garlic salt is optional, but it adds extra flavor. You can also use regular salt, garlic powder, or leave them unseasoned.
For younger kids, an adult should handle the cutting and steaming while kids help with wrapping and decorating.
More Halloween Food and Crafts
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- Spooky Pizzas for Halloween
- Halloween Brownie Brittle
Final Thoughts
These carrot mummies are an easy way to make Halloween snack time feel festive while still serving something savory.
They’re simple enough for kids to help assemble and make a fun addition to a Halloween party platter, lunch, or after-school snack.
Carrot Mummies
Ingredients
Method
- Preheat the oven to 350°F.Fill a pot with about 2 inches of water and bring it to a gentle boil. Place a steamer basket inside the pot.
- Cut each carrot in half horizontally, then cut each half lengthwise.If needed, slice the pieces again so each carrot strip is no more than about 1/4 inch wide.
- Steam the carrots for about 5 minutes, or until they begin to soften.Remove them from the steamer and let them cool until they’re comfortable to handle.
- Unroll the crescent dough and lay it flat.Cut the dough into thin strips.
- Wrap the thin strips of crescent dough around each carrot to create a mummy look.Stretch the dough slightly as needed and use more than one strip if necessary.
- Place the wrapped carrots on a baking sheet.Brush them with melted butter and sprinkle with garlic salt, if using.Bake for about 15 minutes, or until the crescent dough is golden brown.
- Remove the carrot mummies from the oven.Place a small piece of cheese near the top of each mummy, then add two candy eyes on top of the cheese.
- Return the baking sheet to the oven for 2–3 minutes, just until the cheese melts enough to hold the eyes in place.Serve warm or at room temperature.
Notes
- 1 can of crescent rolls can make about 32 carrot mummies. If you want to make that many, it will take 8 carrots. If not, make as many as you want, and bake the rest of the dough as crescent rolls.
- Using garlic salt is optional, but it does make the carrot mummies taste really good! If you choose not to use it, you can substitute regular salt or garlic powder, or you don’t have to season it at all.
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