Peanut Butter and Carrot Dog Treats
Description
Fido will love these tasty treats made with peanut butter, carrots, pumpkin, and applesauce--use larger cutters to make midday biscuits or smaller ones to make "training" treats.
Ingredients
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1 cup grated carrot
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3/4 cup natural peanut butter, chunky
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1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce
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1/2 cup pumpkin puree
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1/4 cup water
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2 eggs
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2 1/2 cups whole wheat flour
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1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
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4 tablespoons whole wheat flour, or as needed
Directions
1
Position racks in upper and lower thirds of oven; preheat to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper.
2
Whisk grated carrot, peanut butter, applesauce, pumpkin puree, water, and eggs together in a large bowl until thoroughly combined. Stir in 2 1/2 cups flour and cinnamon with a sturdy spoon until incorporated. Add remaining flour, 2 tablespoons at a time, until dough holds together nicely.
3
Roll dough on a lightly floured surface to an even 3/8-inch thickness. Cut with 3/4-inch cookie cutters and place on the prepared baking sheets about 1/2-inch to 3/4-inch apart.
4
Bake 2 sheets in the preheated oven for 6 minutes. Switch racks and continue baking until edges are firm and golden brown (tops may still appear a bit puffy), another 6 to 7 minutes. Remove from the oven and allow to cool on the baking sheets for 3 to 5 minutes before removing to a wire rack to cool completely.
5
Repeat baking and cooling remaining dough.