Dog-Friendly Gingerbread Cookies
For some people, making and decorating Christmas cookies is an annual tradition. This year, why not include your pups?
Ingredients:• 1 1⁄2 cups whole wheat flour
• 2 teaspoons ground ginger
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1⁄2 teaspoon ground cloves
• 1⁄2 cup molasses
• 1⁄2 cup water
• 1 1⁄2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1⁄4 cup vegetable oil
To begin, mix all of the flours and spices together in a bowl. Then, add the molasses, oil, and water in. Mix together until combined. Add additional water or flour as needed until the dough is moist, but not sticky.
Roll out the dough to shape. Use your favorite cookie cutters to cut out the cookies in whatever shapes you would like. Bake at 350° F for 20 minutes. Enjoy!
Snowball Dog Treats
These treats are no-bake and super simple! The perfect snacks for the pups at any holiday party!Ingredients:
• 1 cup unsweetened shredded coconut
• 1/2 cup coconut flour
• 1 cup oat flour
• 1 cup plain nonfat yogurt
• 1/4 cup unsweetened natural peanut butter
• 1 tbsp coconut oil
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
Place all of the ingredients into a food processor and mix until the dough holds together. Take the dough by handful and form into balls. You can adjust the size as you like. Roll each ball into a bowl of flaked coconut, squeezing as you go to help the coconut stick. Keep refrigerated and use within a week.
Turkey and Cranberry Dog Bones
Treat your pup to a holiday meal in cookie form. These classic flavors are dog-friendly and delicious!
Ingredients:
• 3 ½ cups whole wheat flour
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1 cup shredded cooked turkey
• 1 cup dried cranberries
• 1 egg
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
Preheat the oven to 350° F. In a large bowl, whisk the whole wheat flour and baking powder together until thoroughly combined. Stir in the cooked turkey and dried cranberries. Make a hole in the center of the flour mixture, and drop the egg into the center. Pour in the olive oil and 1/2 cup of chicken broth. Mix until the dough is soft. If the mixture is too dry, you can mix in more chicken broth until the dough is of desired consistency. Roll the dough out onto a floured work surface, and knead for 1-2 minutes. Roll the dough out and cut out with your favorite cookie cutters. Bake for 25 minutes or until the treats turn brown. Turn the oven off, and leave the dog treats in the oven an additional 30 minutes to dry out. Yum!
Banana & Honey Dog Treats
Your dogs will go bananas for this sweet and nutritious treat! With yummy honey, this is perfect after a day of playing in the snow.
Ingredients:
• 4 ½ cups whole wheat flour
• 2 bananas (mashed)
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 2 cups water
• 1 egg
• 2 tablespoons honey
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Preheat the oven to 350° F. In a large bowl, mix together the water, bananas, vanilla, egg, and honey. Slowly stir in the flour and baking powder. Mix until combined. Knead and roll out dough onto floured surface. Cut shape sizes with your favorite cookie cutters. Bake for 20 minutes. Turn the oven off, and leave the dog treats in the oven an additional 30 minutes to dry out.
Feel free to tag @sassywoof if you try any of these recipes! Happy baking!
