We all need to just have fun sometimes…doing something a bit silly. Today was my day! Or maybe, to be honest, one of many days, but that is another story.
I have been holding onto this little recipe for some time now. It was given to me by my friend and baker extraordinaire Gina Olds. Although she makes a mean baguette and the flakiest of croissants what used to be a hit at our house was her homemade dog treats! Not for me, nor Wouter, but for our dog Ella. When Gina closed her neighborhood bakery it was a rather sad day. Suddenly, like Old Mother Hubbard, our cupboard was a bit bare!
Gina gave all the pups in Historic Germantown a treat when they stopped by her bakery to visit…which they did every day because she gave them a treat! It was kinda like which came first the dog visit or the dog treat if you know what I am getting at. To see some of the many reasons why I like Gina so much check out her blog Heart Written Words.
Her dog treats were so good, natural with no chemicals or sugars, that some of the babies in our neighborhood used them for teething biscuits! I am not kidding! True story.
Peanut butter is the “hook” flavor..who doesn’t like peanut butter? I know some of you cannot eat it, but it is for the dog…right? Use Almond butter if peanut butter cannot enter your home. Your dog will love them, and you, just as well.
Sources for Dog Bone Treat cookie cutters:
http://www.joann.com/wilton-metal-cookie-cutter-3in-blue-dog-bone/8218257.html
http://www.amazon.com/Dog-Bone-Piece-Cookie-Cutter/dp/B0027CU0GS
https://www.etsy.com/listing/161298099/dog-bone-cookie-cutter-custom-treat
Other ingredients you will probably have on hand are flour, baking powder, egg, milk.
Baked for almost an hour…dry and crunchy, peanut butter dog treats. So easy. What great holiday (yes I just said that word) gifts for your dog friends.
I must get every crumb!
Is this all there is?
Bow-Wow Peanut Butter Dog Treats
Ingredients:
- 2 1/2 – 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 Tbsp baking powder
- 1 egg
- 1 cup smooth peanut butter (or almond butter)
- 3/4 cup “0” fat milk (Ella is on a diet!) you can use whole fat
- Special tool: Dog Bone cookie cutter
Directions:
- Preheat oven to 325 degrees.
- In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle or dough hook mix together the flour, baking powder. Mix on low to blend.
- Add egg and peanut butter. Mix on medium speed until well blended. Turn mixer to low and drizzle in milk until a dough forms.
- Divide dough in half and roll out on a lightly floured board to about 1/2 inch thick. Cut into bones using shaped cookie cutter. Place bones on a parchment paper lined sheet pan.
- Bake for about 1 hour or until treats are hard and crunchy. Let cool completely and store in an airtight container.
As you can see from the photos of Ella above she ate every crumb and longing looked for more as she licked her lips!
These can be made with large or small bone shaped cookie cutters…I used a larger size but next time I will use a smaller size and make twice as many.
These treats make wonderful gifts for your dog friends!
Teresa Blackburn    http://www.foodonfifth.com     http://www.teresablackburnfoodstyling.com
Sources:
Dog Bone Cookie cutters – Michaels or online
French rolling-pin/Marble slab for rolling pastry – Williams Sonoma
thank you so much for sharing this. we are huge dog lovers in our home and treating them makes us really happy. looking forward to making these. may i ask if you have a link to the doggie themed cookie cutter?
I have had this cutter for years, but I looked on line and there are so many choices on Amazon it is amazing and really affordable. JoAnn’s and Michaels also have them in store and online. Thanks for stopping by and leaving your nice comments. I think I will add these places to the post as others might like to know this info as well.
ella must be in heaven…..woof!!!
Oh my heavens yes! She is pretty beside herself about all this baking just for her. Big kiss and woof from Ella.
Fabulous treat recipe! My sweetie pie looks very much like Ella, he’s a boy though. 🙂 His favorite treat these days is dried cod skins! Can you imagine the aroma when you open the container? I think peanut butter will be a welcomed change for us “treat-givers”.
Mercy cod skins sound pretty vile! Make a few of these cookies to ween him off the cod! Happy October and thanks for stopping by.
Im going to need these in bulk 🙂
My friend you are going to need them in Costco size! thanks for stopping by.
Your dog treats look yummy…will have to make my Daisy some!
Dawn thanks so very much for stopping by Food on Fifth. I so appreciate it. Daisy will be a very happy pup if you make these no doubt.
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