Homemade Dog Treats

This Is where I'll put all my recipes that I post on my blog Soft Doggie Cookies 3 (2 1/2 oz. each) jars of baby food; either beef or chicken  1/4 cup Dry milk powder 1/4 cup Wheat germ or cream of wheat Combine all ingredients in bowl and mix well. Roll into small balls and place on well-greased cookie sheet. Flatten slightly with a fork. Bake in preheated 350F oven for 15 minutes until brown. Cool on wire rack. Refrigerate to keep fresh or freeze. Great for older dogs with teeth problems. Classic Thumbprint Peanut Butter Dog Treats

Peanut butter dog treats have never looked this good before! We've adjusted a classic kid favorite, thumbprint cookies, and made them just for your little furry kid.

The bright red color of the strawberry jam make these dog treats a step above. Don't get me wrong, I love baking dog treats. But after awhile, those little brown biscuits are a bit boring. Not so with these sweet and chewy treats.

These peanut butter dog treats are made to impress. So, don't keep them to yourself, make extras to share with all of your dogs friends and family.

Classic thumbprint cookies are called such because the baker, or a child, will press their thumb into the middle of the cookie to create an indentation to later fill with fruit preserves, chocolate and other delectable treats. If you have kids to help you make these homemade dog treats, then by all means, let them shove their little thumbs into these dog cookies.

However, to achieve an even indentation, you may not be able to do so with just your thumb, I know I wasn't able to. So, faced with a challenge, I looked around my kitchen to find something that could do the job for me.

That's when I saw my candy thermometer. It has a small face with a stick (handle) to easily indent and flatten your dog cookie at the same time. Since everyone's thumbs are a little different, you may be able to use your hands, but if not, a little hard working candy thermometer could be your best friend.

Ingredients:

• 2 cups whole wheat flour
• 1/2 cup rolled oats
• 2 tsp cinnamon
• 1/2 cup peanut butter, creamy
• 1/2 cup chicken broth, low sodium
• 1/2 cup water
• 1/2 cup strawberry jam, sugar free

Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 325° F
2. Whisk together the flour, oats andcinnamon.
3. Place the peanut butter, chicken broth and water in a microwave safe bowl. Microwave on high for 15 seconds. Stir together the warm peanut butter and liquids. If needed, microwave again for 10 to 15 seconds. Stir again until all of the liquid is incorporated into the peanut butter.
4. Make a well in the dry ingredients.
5. Pour the peanut butter mixture into the dry ingredients and stir, using a fork, until a dough forms.
6. Lightly spray a baking sheet with non-stick cooking spray.
7. Using a tablespoon sized cookie scooper, scoop out rounded balls onto the prepared baking sheet.
8. Create an indentation, and flatten each cookie.
9. Bake for 15 minutes. Leave the peanut butter dog treats in the oven, once it's turned off, to cool.
10. Once the dog treats are completely cooled, place the jam in a microwave safe container.
11. Microwave for 10 seconds. Then stir the jam. If needed, microwave for another 10 seconds and stir. You want a smooth liquid consistency.
12. Using a 1/2 teaspoon, gently spoon the jam into each cookies indentation.
13. Let the jam cool completely before moving the dog treats.

Storing - These peanut butter dog treats are delicate with the addition of the jam. First, they need to be stored in a single layer as the jam does not harden completely. Once in a air tight container, like a freezer bag, they can be kept in the refrigerator for one week. Store them in the freezer for up to four months. These gourmet dog treats will keep fresh longer without the jam middle. You can bake the cookies, not adding the jam, and keep them in the refrigeratorfor up to two weeks and in the freezer for up to 6 months. Then before you serve, follow thelast four steps of this recipe.

Yield - Using a tablespoon sized cookie scooper, this recipe will make 30 dog cookies.

Frozen Doggie Yums

1 cup water
1 cube chicken or beef boillion (dog's favorite)
4 small pieces of chicken or beef

Disolve boillion in water and tear meat into smaller pieces about 1/2 inch squares. Freeze for about 12 hours or until solid. Great for hot days!! My dog loves these!!!

Panda & Bamboo's Homemade Chicken Jerky

Thanks to Carol Hammons for sharing this recipe. With the number of reports out there concerning chicken jerky treats, you might as well make your own.

Ingredients

• Chicken Breast Fillets. What more do you need?

Suggestions: You could also sprinkle garlic powder, parsley or Parm cheese before baking.

Directions

Preheat oven to 200 degrees. Lightly grease baking sheet.

Rinse chicken and remove fat. Using a sharp knife, slice the chicken with the grain. This makes the jerky even chewier.

The slices should be very thin: 1/8" to ¼" thickness.

Put on cookie sheet and bake 2 hours. Cool and cut into bite-size pieces, or give whole.

Store in refrig. up to 3 weeks or freeze for 8 months. Yummy for the puppies!!