HOMEMADE DOG TREAT RECIPES

PEANUT BUTTER DOG COOKIES

1 C.+1 T. water
1 C. natural creamy peanut butter, with no sugar added (i.e. Smuckers Natural)
1 large egg
1 t. vanilla
4 C. whole wheat flour
1/2 C. cornmeal

In a large bowl, whisk together water, peanut butter, egg and vanilla. Stir in flour and cornmeal until well incorporated. In the bowl and using hands, knead until dough holds together. Transfer to a lightly floured surface. Using a rolling pin, roll out dough to about 1/8-inch thick. With a fork, poke holes all over the surface of the dough. Using a pizza cutter or a sharp knife, cut dough into bite-size rectangles or squares. Place about ½ inch apart on baking sheets. Bake in preheated 350° oven, in batches if necessary, for 18 minutes or until firm. Place pans on racks and let cool completely. Reduce oven temperature to 300°. Bake for 20 minutes longer or until hard. Transfer cookies to a rack and let cool completely. Store in a tightly sealed container for up to 30 days. Makes about 1 lb of cookies.

Excerpted from Better Food for Dogs A Complete Cookbook and Nutrition Guide. David Bastin, Jennifer Ashton and Dr. Grant Nixon D.V.M. Published by Robert Rose Inc.

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