Cranberry Oat Dog Cookies
As a newly dog mom, I wanted the best for my dog Emmett. When I would go to the pet stores to get him treats, I saw such a huge variety of ingredient labels and found them difficult to understand. That’s when I decided to start making my own recipe with nutritious ingredients that would compliment my dog’s diet. Being able to make treats has turned into a hobby I never thought I would have.
Ingredients:
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1 cup whole wheat flour (extra will be needed for rolling and kneading)
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1/2 cup oats (quick oats or old fashioned will work)
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1/2 cup pumpkin puree
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1 egg
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1/2 cup dried cranberries (less sugar version preferred)
Instructions:
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Preheat your oven to 300°F.
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In a mixer, combine the oats, pumpkin, egg, and cranberries. Mix on a medium speed for 1-2 minutes until combined.
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Add in the flour while mixing on a low speed.
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On a floured surface or baking mat, pour the dough out. Use additional whole wheat flour to knead the dough until it is no longer sticking to your hands.
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Roll out the dough using a rolling pin until 1/4 inch thickness.
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Use cookie cutters to cut out cookies and place on either a cookie sheet lined with parchment paper or a baking sheet.
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Bake for 20-25 minutes until cookies feel firm.
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Store in an airtight container. You can freeze the cookies for 3-4 months and take out treats as you need them. Thaw cookies before giving them to your dog.
Tips
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For crunchier/firmer dog treats, roll your dough out thinner.
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You can use this dough with any dog-friendly fruit.
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If you are unable to find pumpkin puree, peanut butter can be used instead. Peanut butter must be Xylitol free.
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Any cookie cutter will work. Using a 4-in, small cookie cutter, this recipe will make approximately 60 dog treats.
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Mason jars make good freezer and counter-safe airtight storage containers.
Geena Rhoades is a local dog mom and home baker. Follow Emmett (the dachshund) on Instagram @emmett_skips_leg_day