Steve's Peanut Butter Dog Treats

Submitted by dickertl

"Great healthy treats for puppies and dogs."

 

• Ready In: 1hr 15mins
• Ingredients: 9
• Yields: 100 treat squares

ingredients

• 1 1⁄2 cups whole wheat flour
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1⁄2 cup powdered milk
• 1⁄2 cup quick-cooking oatmeal, and extra for sprinkling (not instant)
• 1⁄2 cup smooth peanut butter (I use the large jars of inexpensive generic)
• 2 tablespoons toasted wheat germ
• 1 extra large egg, lightly beaten
• 1 egg beaten with 1 tablespoon water, for egg wash if you are so inclined
• 1 cup water (I use cold tap water)

directions

1. Pre-heat oven to 325 degrees.
2. Line sheet pan with parchment paper.
3. In electric mixer (w/dough hook), mix dry ingredients including peanut butter on low speed then add egg and 1 cup water until it forms a slightly sticky ball.
4. Dump the dough onto a well floured board and knead into a ball. Roll the dough out 1/2 inch thick.
5. OPTIONAL: Roll out dough into a sheet pan then cut to squares to the desired size with a pizza cutter. You can use a cookie cutter but that's a lot more work and the dog really won't care about the shape of the treat. Great gift idea, however.
6. OPTIONAL: Brush with egg wash and sprinkle with oat meaL.
7. Bake in 325 degree oven for one hour, until completely hard.