How to Make Cookies for Dogs

Even man's best friend needs a cookie once in awhile. These healthy cookies are fun to make and are great gifts for your four-legged friends. Yields 20 to 25 doggie cookies.

Instructions

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Things You’ll Need:

• Groceries
• Cookie Sheets
• 1 package dry active yeast
• 1/4 c. warm water
• 1 c. warm beef broth
• 1 tbsp. molasses
• 1 1/2 to 1 3/4 c. all-purpose flour
• 1 1/2 c. whole-wheat flour
• 1 c. cracked wheat
• 1/2 c. yellow cornmeal
• 1/2 c. powdered milk
• 2 tsp. garlic powder
• 1 tsp. salt
• 1 large egg
• 1 tbsp. milk

1. Combine yeast and warm water; let stand for 5 minutes.
2. Stir in beef broth and molasses.
3. Add 1 1/2 c. all-purpose flour, whole-wheat flour, cracked wheat, cornmeal, powdered milk, salt and garlic powder.
4. Mix ingredients, then place on a floured surface and knead until stiff, adding more flour if needed.
5. Divide dough in half, then cover and let rest for 10 minutes.
6. Roll out to 1/4-inch thick for small dogs or 3/8-inch thick for bigger dogs.
7. Cut out cookies.
8. Mix egg and milk to create a glaze, and brush on each cookie.
9. Bake on an ungreased cookie sheet at 300 degrees F for 35 minutes (1/4-inch-thick cookies) or 45 minutes (3/8-inch-thick cookies).
10. Let cookies cool completely, then store in an airtight container.

Tips & Warnings

• Use a dog bone cookie cutter for a fun shape.