# DIY Edible Hotdog Mummies These Pillsbury Hot Dog Characters are Fun to Snack on and to Make By Jessica Marren | Published 2013-04-30 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pillsbury-hot-dog References: [seakettle](http://seakettle.com/?p=4433) & [pillsbury](http://www.pillsbury.com/recipes/crescent-mummy-dogs/d52a57d7-ab8a-4a1c-8dae-f9f90d03b912/) Snacking on foods that resemble non-ebible objects is a lot of fun and these [Pillsbury](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/halloween-shape-cookies) hot dog characters, which have been made to resemble mummies, may be the most fun yet. The recipe for these Pillsbury Hot Dog Characters is a very simple DIY. Making these mummies as a quick snack requires no more time than making a normal hot dog, but they definitely bring a lot more to the table than just your basic bun. To make these snacks, you simply cut slender strips of biscuit dough with a [pizza cutter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pizza-dog) and then, starting from the bottom, wrap it around the hot dogs. Bake the mummies in the oven for 15 minutes and then serve while hot. Using ketchup and mustard for the eyes and other details really brings these snacks to life. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.9/10 - Popularity: 28% | Activity: 22% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Gen Alpha, Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Food](https://www.trendhunter.com/food) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Edible Food Art:** These fun DIY edible designs offer opportunities for food-related businesses and creative food entrepreneurs to market unique products. - **Cooking Hacks for Kids:** Kid-friendly cooking activities provide an opportunity for businesses in the food industry to market easy-to-prepare food products and cooking kits designed to educate and inspire young chefs. - **Halloween-inspired Snacks:** Businesses in the food industry can capitalize on holiday-themed snacks, creating unique variations of traditional recipes, and marketing them as a fun, festive snack option. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Food and Beverage:** Opportunities for companies to create and market unique snack products that cater to the growing demand for fun, easy-to-make designs. - **Education and Entertainment:** Businesses can target parents and children by creating cooking kits and educational cooking content that aligns with schools' curriculum or is designed to engage children in creative activities. - **Retail and Consumer Goods:** Retail food companies and grocery stores can offer holiday-themed products and in-store activities to attract customers and promote their brand. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Hot Dog-Themed Turkeys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/turkey-dogs.md) - [DIY Monster Pops](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/monster-pops.md) - [Autumnal Ready-to-Bake Cookies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/halloween-shape-cookies.md) - [Spooky Roulette Appetizers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aldi-halloween.md) - [Crunchy Hotdog Snack Product](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/totdogs.md) - [Pizza Crust Hot Dogs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dominos-hot-dogs.md) - [Cheese-Stuffed Wieners](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/oscar-mayer-stuffed-dogs.md) - [Food-Themed Candy Products](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kraft-heinz-gummy-snack-pack.md) - [Sugar Skull Cookie Doughs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sugar-skull-shape-sugar-cookie-dough.md)