Tag: Holiday Dog Treat Recipes

Tomorrow is the day of love. Valentines Day shouldn’t be the only day you show your dog love, but it’s a great excuse to do something special! BestBullySticks.com is happy to share this adorable and fun Valentines Day (or any day) treat for our pooch from Pretty Fluffy. Happy Valentine’s Day & Enjoy!

Ingredients

• 3 Cups Whole Wheat Flour
• 1 Tablespoon Cinnamon
• 1 Cup Water
• 1/4 Cup Olive Oil
• 1/2 Cup Molasses
• 2 Tablespoons Honey
• 250g Plain Organic Yogurt or Carob Drops
• 2 Large Bowls
• Mixing and measuring utensils
• Rolling Pin
• X and O Cookie Cutters

Directions

Treats

1. Get two large bowls. In one bowl combine the water, olive oil, molasses and honey. In the second bowl combine the flour, and cinnamon.

2. Fold the dry ingredients into the wet. Mix until all are combined.

3. Divide the dough into two, wrap and refrigerate for minimum 3.5 hours.

4. Once chilled, remove dough from fridge and roll out dough to 1/4 inch thickness.

5. Pre-heat oven to 180 C (350 F). Line 2 flat cookie trays with baking paper.

6. Use your X and O Cookie Cutters to cut out the treats. Place on baking tray. Bake for 10-15 minutes. (Recipe Note: If you don't want to use X & O cookie cutters, simply form them by rolling or cutout freehand with a knife.)

Icing

1. Place yoghurt or carob drops in a heat safe bowl. Melt the drops over boiling water, stirring constantly.

2. Dip the treats into the melted drops and allow to cool before serving.

Recipes and Photos courtesy of Pretty Fluffy

Check out more dog-friendly treats and snacks by viewing all of BBS’s Weekly Drool Recipes or by choosing a healthy dog treat like a bully stick from BestBullySticks.com!

Did you miss any of BestBullySticks.com BARK-tastic blogs this week?  If you did miss any of the Dog Rescue Stories/Holiday Treating/Basenji/Bully Stick fun, catch up before Monday with all of this week's great BBS Blogs!

So snuggle up to your favorite pooch (or pooches) and read the BBS Healthy Dog Blog! Happy Weekend Reading! Click the links below to find out more about:

Spotlight on At Risk Intervention • Holiday PB Pumpkin Puppy Treats • Breed Spotlight on the Basenji • The Perfect Pooch Stocking Stuffer: Bully Stick Candy Cane

Also in your free time this weekend, check out our fun Pinterest Page! We've got TONS of great dog videos, adorable dog photos, funny dog photos, DIY dog project and more!

Now that we’ve given thanks, it’s time to think of those loved ones and treat them to a special gift of your affection. If some of those loved ones are four-legged, BestBullySticks.com has just the thing to please the pups in your life. With just of your dog’s yummy favorite and a special Fido-friendly frosting, you’ll be the best gift giver around! Enjoy these Peanut Butter Pumpkin Puppy Treats! 

Ingredients
3 cups brown rice flour
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 cup peanut butter
2 eggs
1 can (15 oz) pumpkin (not pumpkin pie mix)

Directions
1. Heat oven to 350° F. In large bowl stir all ingredients until soft dough forms.

2. Divide dough in half. Using brown-rice-floured rolling pin, roll each dough half to 1/2 inch thickness on brown-rice-floured surface. Cut with 3-inch cookie cutter. On ungreased cookie sheet, place cutouts about 1 inch apart.

3. Bake 35 to 40 minutes or until dry and golden brown. Cool 1 minute; remove from cookie sheet to cooling rack. Cool completely, about 30 minutes.

Frosting Ingredients:
1 cup yogurt chips (you can find these at most pet stores!)
1 tsp vegetable oil

Directions:
1. Microwave in microwavable bowl uncovered on High about 1 minute or until mixture can be stirred smooth. Drizzle over puppy treats.

Recipe Notes: Store in dog treat jar at room temperature up to 1 week. For longer storage keep in refrigerator or freezer.

Check with your vet to make sure these puppy treats fit into your dog's diet. Be sure to check the recipe for any known foods or ingredients your pet may be allergic to.

Bone Appétit & Enjoy!

Recipe and photo courtesy of Better Homes & Gardens.

Be sure to check out our other seasonal dog treat recipes that would be great stocking stuffers, goodie bags or party treats!