PUMPKIN PEANUT BUTTER DOG TREATS

I’ve been baking my whole life, a pastime that usually produces cookies, muffins, and my famous and often-requested pound cake. It’s been a successful endeavor with our son, Levi, who has never met a treat he didn’t like. Buddy—our canine kid— has a more refined and restricted palate; after all, he’s a puppy. I decided it was time to bake something especially for him. I made pumpkin peanut butter treats and was delighted when they were a big hit. So was he.

Recipe

Ingredients

  • 2 ½ cup (334 g) whole wheat flour

  • 2 large eggs

  • ½ cup (145 g) dog safe peanut butter

  • ½ cup (130 g) canned pumpkin puree

  • ½ teaspoon salt

  • ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon

  • ½ cup (115 g) water

  • 2 tablespoon (48 g) honey

For the frosting

  • 2 tablespoon (40 g) dog safe peanut butter

  • 1 tablespoon (22 g) honey

  • ⅓ cup (39 g) cornstarch

  • 3 tablespoon (45 g) hot water

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Line your baking tray with a slip mat or parchment paper.

In a large mixing bowl or stand mixer bowl with paddle attachment, add the wheat flour, eggs, pumpkin puree, peanut butter, salt, cinnamon, water, and honey. Mix together on medium speed until combined.

On a lightly floured surface, roll out your dough to be about 1/2 inch thick. Use a cookie cutter to cut out the treats. Continue to roll and cut until all the dough is used. Place the cut treats on a baking tray. They do not spread or rise so you can place them close to each other. Bake for 20-25 minutes or until crisp and the edges are golden brown. Let it cool completely on a wire rack.

For the Frosting

In a microwavable bowl, add the peanut butter and honey and microwave for 15 seconds or until melted. Add the cornstarch and mix until combined. Next, add the hot water one tablespoon at a time until the mixture thickens. Add the frosting to a piping bag and pipe the designs on the dog treats.

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