Hey, dog owners!! Are you looking for some festive treats to spoil your furry friends this holiday season? Well, you're in luck, because I have some pawsome recipes for dog Christmas cookies that are easy, healthy and delicious. Your pups will love them and you'll love making them!
Here are some of the ingredients you'll need:
- Whole wheat flour
- Oat flour
- Baking powder
- Ground ginger
- Turmeric
- Ground cinnamon
- Molasses
- Applesauce
- Egg
- Vanilla extract
- Coconut oil
- Carob chips
- Cornstarch
- Water
- Neuchâtel cheese
These ingredients are all safe for dogs and have some health benefits, too. For example, ginger can help with digestion, turmeric can reduce inflammation, and carob chips are a great alternative to chocolate, which is toxic for dogs.
To make the cookies, you'll need to follow these simple steps:
1. Preheat the oven to 350°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. In a large bowl, whisk together the flours, baking powder, ginger, turmeric, and cinnamon.
3. In a small bowl, stir together the molasses, applesauce, egg, vanilla and coconut oil.
4. Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and mix well to form a dough.
5. On a lightly floured surface, roll out the dough to about 1/4 inch thick and cut out shapes with cookie cutters. You can use any shapes you like, but I recommend using gingerbread men or dog bone shapes for extra cuteness.
6. Place the cookies on the prepared baking sheet and bake for 15 minutes or until golden and crisp.
7. Let the cookies cool completely on a wire rack before decorating with carob chips for eyes and buttons.
8. To make the icing, mix cornstarch and water in a small bowl until dissolved. Add softened Neuchâtel cheese and beat with a fork until smooth and creamy.
9. Drizzle the icing over the cookies or use a piping bag to make patterns or write names.
10. Enjoy!
These dog Christmas cookies are sure to make your pup's tail wag with joy. They are also perfect for gifting to other dog owners or donating to your local shelter. Just make sure to store them in an airtight container in the refrigerator or freezer to keep them fresh.
I hope you and your furry friends have a wonderful holiday season filled with love, laughter and lots of treats!
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