Nothing says "good dog" like a batch of homemade dog treats. When you care enough to make cookies for your canine right in your own kitchen, he'll really feel special. If your pooch has a sweet tooth these maple dog treats are sure to be a hit.
Using Maple Flavoring
Step 1
Heat oven to 300 degrees Fahrenheit.
Step 2
Heat water and stir bouillon in until it's fully dissolved.
Step 3
Mix bouillon water with the oil, maple flavor, flour and oatmeal until a stiff, cookie-like dough forms.
Step 4
Roll the dough to 1/2-inch thickness on a floured surface with the rolling pin.
Step 5
Cut shapes out of dough with cookie cutters.
Step 6
Re-roll and recut the dough until it is all used.
Step 7
Spray the cookie sheet with cooking spray, then put treats on it and place in the preheated oven to bake for 12 to 15 minutes.
Step 8
Remove the treats from the oven and brush melted margarine over the tops with the pastry brush.
Using Maple Syrup
Step 1
Heat the oven to 300 degrees Fahrenheit.
Step 2
Mix the bacon fat, egg, peanut butter, maple syrup and water until it's all incorporated.
Step 3
Stir the flour and the wheat germ into the peanut butter mixture until it is mixed well, then stir in the diced bacon.
Step 4
Roll the dough to 1/4-inch thickness on a floured surface with the rolling pin, then cut into shapes using the cookie cutters. Re-roll and recut the dough to use it all.
Step 5
Place the treats on a cookie sheet that has been sprayed with cooking spray.
Step 6
Put the treats into the heated oven and bake them for 12 to 15 minutes.
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Tips
- Always allow your homemade treats to cool thoroughly before serving them to your dog, to avoid burning his mouth and throat.
- Cookies can be stored in an airtight container.
- If you have a dog treat recipe that calls for honey, maple syrup can be substituted for the honey measure for measure to give the treats a different flavor.
Writer Bio
Elle Di Jensen has been a writer and editor since 1990. She began working in the fitness industry in 1987, and her experience includes editing and publishing a workout manual. She has an extended family of pets, including special needs animals. Jensen attended Idaho and Boise State Universities. Her work has appeared in various print and online publications.