Happy Pigs in Blankets

Some mornings when I have time the kids and I make pigs in blankets, which doubles as breakfast and a packed lunch.  They are really quick and easy to make (25 minutes top, including baking time), with me cutting the dough and two kids rolling.  Every time I make these, people ask if I bought them.  It really just takes a can of Crescent dough and Lil Smokies.

Instructions:
Crescent dough comes in 8 triangle pieces.  I cut each triangle dough into 4 pieces.  First I cut off the top third.  Then I cut the bottom trapezoid into 3 triangles.  I place the sausage at the wide end of the dough and roll up.  Bake at 375 for 12-14 minutes until golden brown.  Easy peasy.  By now, my little helpers have each probably rolled hundreds of these and are pros. 

One morning while packing my son's lunch.  I thought it would be cute to draw smiley faces on the little sausages using edible markers.  He got a kick out of it at lunch time at school and said he showed all his friends.

Tips:
1. Use a pizza cutter to cut the dough.  It's easier than a knife. 
2. Dry the sausages with a paper towel before rolling to prevent a soggy layer of dough.
3. Be sure to use an edible food coloring marker such as these Wilton Food Writer Markers available at craft stores.