During the holiday season, many of us love baking special treats for our friends and family. From Christmas cookies to your grandmother’s holiday fudge, this is the perfect time of year to spend a bit of extra time in the kitchen. While baking this year for your loved ones, remember the four-legged members of your family! Keep reading for a quick and easy dog treat recipe that is sure to be something to bark about this holiday season.
Are you looking for more great ideas? Check out the book Doggy Desserts, which offers 125 different delicious recipes for your canine companions. More recipes will be coming on our blog, be sure to check back in the coming weeks for more delightful recipes.
Crispy Harvest Dog Biscuits
These simple dog cookies utilize flavors and whole foods that dogs love! Designed to be baked using a dog treat silicone mold, such as the Messy Mutts Silicone Dog Treat Maker, the treats come together quickly and look fantastic. Try packaging them in a cellophane bag with a bow for a simple, yet festive look.
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 cup creamy natural peanut butter (be sure to check the label to confirm this is Xylitol free, we used Green Coast Pawnut Butter for Dogs)
- 1/8 cup all-natural applesauce (we used Green Coast Unsweetened Applesauce with Pumpkin for Dogs)
- 1/2 cup milk (you can substitute ½ cup water and 1 tablespoon melted coconut oil if you are avoiding dairy for your dog)
- 1 large carrot (grated)
Directions
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees fahrenheit.
- Mix the flour and baking soda in a large bowl. Add the remaining ingredients and stir until well combined.
- Lightly grease your silicone mold (this step is optional, but we find it helps the dog treats release more easily).
- Fill the mold with the treat mix, pressing down firmly with your fingers to ensure the molds are completely filled with no air pockets.
- Place silicone mold on a cookie sheet and bake for 18 minutes or until the treats are slightly golden brown.
- Let the cookies cool in the molds, then release them by gently pressing from the bottom of the mold.
- Share with your favorite pups!
These treats stay fresh in an airtight container for about one week, you can freeze them for up to three months to keep the holiday spirit alive longer.
This holiday season, be sure to include your canine companions in your baking plans! Wish you had time to bake? We’ve got you covered. At The Cheshire Horse, we carry an extensive selection of healthy dog treats that will make any pup jump for joy.