This is an easy four ingredient recipe for a peanut butter and pumpkin flavored dog treat.
Some notes before beginning:
- Because these are treats for canines please review all ingredients before starting for any potential issues given your dog's medical history.
- For the pumpkin puree please make sure you are using only pure pumpkin and not pumpkin pie filling. Basically, the only ingredient should be "pumpkin".
- Blog entry from Chewy.com discussing pumpkin as a treat for your dogs
- For the peanut butter use a limited ingredient product and review the list to ensure that the contents are safe. Remember: xylitol is toxic to dogs. It can also be listed as wood sugar, birch sugar, and birch bark extract.
- If you’re nervous or unsure talk to your veterinarian before proceeding.
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Ingredients
- 2/3 cup pumpkin puree
- 1/4 cup peanut butter
- 2 large eggs
- 2.5 cups of whole wheat flour
- 1/4 cup warm water
Equipment
- At least two baking sheets
- Parchment paper or silicone baking mats
- Cooling rack
Mise en Place
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (177°C).
- Line baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone baking mats.
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- In a large bowl beat together the pumpkin puree, peanut butter, and eggs until smooth and well combined.
- Gradually add 2.5 cups of whole wheat flour.
- Add the 1/4 cup warm water and form a dough ball.
- If the dough is too sticky, spinkle a little whole wheat flour at a time until the dough is no longer sticky. If the dough is too dry, and not forming properly, add a tablespoon of water until the dough forms into a ball.
- Working on a lightly floured surface, knead the dough at least 5 times to bring it together.
- Using a rolling pin, roll the dough to 1/4-inch thickness, continuing to work on a floured surface.
- Using desired cookie cutter shape, cut out shapes and place them on the prepared baking sheets.
- Repeat rolling and cutting steps until all the dough is used.
- Bake for 21-25 minutes until the biscuits are dry, firm, and golden brown. Reminder: The dough will not rise or drastically adjust shape. The goal is to dry the dough.
Let cool completely before placing the biscuits in an air-tight container. Refrigerate or freeze as the biscuits do not have preservatives. They will last several weeks in a refrigerator and several months in a freezer.