Photo by Stephanie Wiese
That's Annie. Isn't she cute? She belongs to our good friends, Stephanie and Brian. Looks like she might be enjoying that snack!
I made dog treats for my sister's dog, Zack, to include in her housewarming goody box (along with the granola bars and pumpkin bread). This recipe made a ton of treats (too many to count) so I sent a bag to my parents' dog, Emmett, and my in-laws' dogs, Pete and Hero. Even then, I had more treats left, so I shared them with my coworker and my friends above.
It would have been fun to cut these into doggy bone shapes, but I didn't have time to run out and buy a dog bone shaped cookie cutter. So, I used what I had on hand, which were Wilton mini metal cutters I bought on clearance after Easter last year. The flower shaped one was perfect!
I also made some umbrella shaped treats for my sister's dog because she now works for Traveler's, who's logo is the red umbrella.
And, some of the treats I made into the cross shape...because I like to believe that all of our pets are gifts from God. 🙂
The feedback I received so far is that all of the dogs LOVED the treats and couldn't get enough! So, maybe I will invest in a doggy bone shaped cutter to make some more!
You can add peanut butter to this recipe, or substitute chicken flavor granules for the beef. Change it up a bit. And, if you just google around a bit, you can find other fun dog biscuit recipes out there. I'd love to try making these bagel treats sometime!
And... yes... I did let my curiousity grab ahold of me and tried a tiny bite of one of the biscuits when I pulled them out of the oven. Let's just say, I'll let the dogs eat these up.
Dog Treats (AllRecipes)
1 cup rolled oats
⅓ cup margarine
1 cup boiling water
¾ cup cornmeal
2 teaspoons white sugar
2 teaspoons beef bouillon granules
½ cup milk
1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese
1 egg, beaten
3 cups whole wheat flour
Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). In a large bowl, combine rolled oats, margarine, and boiling water. Let stand 10 minutes. Grease cookie sheets.
Thoroughly stir in cornmeal, sugar, bouillon, milk, Cheddar cheese, and egg. Mix in flour, 1 cup at a time, until a stiff dough has formed.
Knead dough on a lightly floured surface (I just kneaded with the hook attachment in my KitchenAid), mixing in additional flour as necessary until dough is smooth and no longer sticky. Roll or pat out dough to ½" thickness. Cut with cookie cutter and place 1 inch apart onto the prepared cookie sheets.
Bake 35 to 45 minutes in the preheated oven, until golden brown. Cool before serving. Store in a loosely covered container.
Jessi says
You should find a recipe that does not have wheat in it. Many dogs are really allergic to it, and it can cause problems like itching skin and bad breath. It is a good idea to limit corn meal as well.
Angela says
My puppy is absolutely crazy for these! If you're worried about giving your dog too much cornmeal (we try to limit it with ours), you can substitute half the cornmeal with wheat germ and still get a great cookie.
Julie says
She is so cute...glad she liked the treats.
Zack says
Hi Aunt Nikki, I LOVE the doggy treats you sent me. I already ate all of the flower shaped ones and on my way through the umbrellas. Mom will send you a picture of me enjoying these. Love you!
Love Zack Woof Woof
Farmgirl Susan says
That picture of Annie is too cute! And thanks for the reminder that my poor pups haven't had homemade dog biscuits in a really long time - which is even longer in dog years! 🙂
Victoria says
Thanks for posting this! Both our dogs' "birthdays" are coming up next week and every year we make them something special (Last year my husband made them a steak!) and I think this looks perfect!
Stephanie says
What a cute picture! Love those. I'll have to make them for my puppy. I gave you some awards on my blog. Have a great day!
Laure says
That first photo is ridiculously cute!
Maya says
She is adorable! I would make these if I had a dog....
Katie says
Oh how cute! I can't wait to make these for my little chihuahua!
bensbaby116 says
Aw...how cute! I bet my dog would love these. I'll have to try making them for her sometime.
ash says
Too cute! And yes, Annie is ADORABLE!