Homemade Christmas Treats for Your Four-Legged Friends The holiday season is all about spreading joy and love, and what better way to show your furry friends how much you care than by whipping up some homemade Christmas treats just for them? In this blog, we'll dive into easy and delightful recipes that will leave your dog’s drooling for more. Let the baking festivities begin! 1. Festive Peanut Butter Pawprints: Ingredients: • 1 cup whole wheat flour • 1/2 cup rolled oats • 1/4 cup dry milk • 1/4 cup cornmeal • 1/2 cup water • 1/4 cup unsalted peanut butter (make sure it doesn't contain xylitol, which is toxic to dogs) • 1 egg Instructions: • Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). • In a bowl, mix the flour, oats, dry milk, and cornmeal. • In a separate bowl, whisk together water, peanut butter, and egg. • Combine the wet and dry ingredients to form a dough. • Roll out the dough and cut out pawprint shapes. • Place on a baking sheet and bake for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown. 2. Cranberry Christmas Crunchies: Ingredients: • 1 1/2 cups whole wheat flour • 1/2 cup dried cranberries • 1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce • 1 egg Instructions: • Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). • In a food processor, pulse the dried cranberries until finely chopped. • In a bowl, mix the flour, chopped cranberries, applesauce, and egg. • Roll the dough into small balls and place them on a baking sheet. • Flatten each ball with a fork and bake for 15-20 minutes or until they're firm. 3. Sweet Potato Snowflakes: Ingredients: • 1 cup mashed sweet potato • 1/4 cup coconut flour • 1/4 cup oat flour • 1 egg Instructions: • Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). • Mix the mashed sweet potato, coconut flour, oat flour, and egg until well combined. • Roll out the dough and cut out snowflake shapes. • Place on a baking sheet and bake for 25-30 minutes or until the edges are golden. 4. Gingerbread Goodies: Ingredients: • 2 cups whole wheat flour • 1 teaspoon ground ginger • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon • 1/4 cup molasses • 1/4 cup water • 1/4 cup coconut oil, melted Instructions: • Preheat the oven to 325°F (163°C). • In a bowl, mix the flour, ginger, and cinnamon. • Add molasses, water, and melted coconut oil, stirring until a dough forms. • Roll out the dough and cut into gingerbread shapes. • Bake for 15-20 minutes or until the edges are slightly brown. With these homemade Christmas treats, your dogs are sure to have a tail-wagging good time during the holiday season. Whether you're baking these goodies as a special gift or just to pamper your four-legged friends, the love and effort you put into making them will undoubtedly make this Christmas extra special for your furry companions. Enjoy the baking process and the joy it brings to both you and your dogs!
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