Special Occasion Dog Bones / Biscuits

Chef Mommie's Note:

Most dogs love peanut butter. You can cut these into bone shapes, people shapes, or simply shape like cookies. I have changed the name of this recipe due to the review from DogAndCatDoc. Please read the review before making. Thank you DogAndCatDoc for your review.

• Total Time: 35 mins
• Prep Time: 15 mins
• Cook Time: 20 mins

Ingredients:

Servings: 18

• 2 cups whole wheat flour
• 1 tablespoon baking powder
• 1 cup unsalted natural-style peanut butter
• 1 cup skim milk
• 1 tablespoon brown sugar

Directions:

1. Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Grease cookie sheets. Stir together the flour and baking powder; set aside.
2. In a medium bowl, mix together the peanut butter, milk and brown sugar. Stir in the flour mixture until well blended. Turn out dough onto a lightly floured surface and knead until smooth. Roll out to 1/4 inch thickness and cut into shapes using cookie cutters. Place 2 inches apart onto the prepared cookie sheets.
3. Bake for 20 minutes in the preheated oven, or until lightly brown. Remove from cookie sheets to cool on wire racks.

Reviews

[DogAndCatDoc]

Looks like a lot of fun...but just a quick reminder where two different medical conditions would make these contra-indicated. First one: allergies...so many of our canine friends suffer from food allergies that manifest as ear and skin infections (can also have respiratory or GI symptoms). Wheat is a common allergen. So if you have a dog with undiagnosed skin and ear problems, probably better pass on these. Second: obesity. The nutrient breakdown did not include the peanut butter, but I can assure you these are very high in both fat and calories, so if "Max" is a little portly, better try a light version or skip all together. OK...climbing down off my soap box...for a large number of dogs this recipe will be just fine and perhaps even better than the pre-made treats with unknown fillers and low quality ingredients, but as always, there is no one-size fits all...so be sure that your pet qualifies for this special little treat..then go ahead and use in moderation!

[ImLovingThis]

Baking powder is apparently bad (toxic) for dogs. I would omit the baking powder if you are making these

[Noni Suzanne]

Made these today for our Husky as he just had some minor surgery yesterday...he loved them! I also tried them on our 15 year old finniky poodle and he gobbled them up. Needless to say, I won't waste my money on store bought anymore; these were super easy to make and a super hit with Tonka and Pismo...thanks for sharing!