Holiday Treats
Don’t let your best 4 legged friend be left out in the cold when its time for Christmas cookies!
These 3 delish recipes are sure to spread some cheer. You can even make extra for your pooches besties!
For Sweet Potato Treats:
INGREDIENTS:
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1 cup of canned sweet potato (you can sub fresh if you want)
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1 3/4 cups whole wheat flour, brown rice flour, or gluten free flour
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1 egg (beaten)
DIRECTIONS:
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For Sweet Potato Treats:
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Preheat oven to 350°F.
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Stir ingredients together in a large bowl until dough forms.
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Roll dough into small balls and place on a cookie sheet lined with parchment paper.
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Press dough down slightly so the biscuits are about about 1/4 inch thick. Bake until golden brown and let cool on a wire rack.
NOTES:
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1/2 teaspoon of salt can be added to these treats to help extend the shelf life but, it is optional.
For Peanut Butter Pumpkin Treats
INGREDIENTS:
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1 cup pumpkin puree
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2 eggs
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1/2 cup oats (optional if your dog is on a grain free diet, sub an extra 1/4 cup grain free flour)
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3 cups whole wheat flour, brown rice flour, or gluten free flour
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3 tablespoons of all natural peanut butter
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1/2 teaspoon cinnamon (optional)
DIRECTIONS:
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Preheat oven to 350°F.
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In small bowl, stir together the flour, oats, and cinnamon.
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In a separate large bowl, whisk together the eggs, pumpkin and peanut butter until combined. Stir wet ingredients into dry.
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Pour onto a floured surface and roll dough out to 1/2 thick. Cut out using cookie cutter.
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The dough will be a little sticky, a dusting of flour for your hands and the rolling pin will help! Bake for 30 to 35 minutes until golden brown.
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Place on cooling racks and let cool thoroughly. They will harden as they cool.
NOTES:
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1/2 teaspoon of salt can be added to these treats to help extend the shelf life but, it is optional.
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Cinnamon is fine to use in recipes for dogs, however do not use a pumpkin spice blend or anything that could contain nutmeg. It is toxic to dogs and even in small amounts can make them sick.
For Apple Carrot Treats:
INGREDIENTS:
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1 cup of whole wheat flour, brown rice flour, or gluten free flour
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1 cup of grated carrots
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1 egg
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1/2 cup unsweetened apple sauce
DIRECTIONS:
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Preheat oven 350°F.
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Mix ingredients together until dough forms.
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Roll dough into small balls and place on a cookie sheet lined with parchment paper. Press dough down slightly so the biscuits are about about 1/4 inch thick.
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Bake until golden brown and let cool on a wire rack.
NOTES:
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If the dough is really sticky, add a few more tablespoons of flour.
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1/2 teaspoon of salt can be added to these treats to help extend the shelf life but, it is optional.