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Treats: One From The Dogs and One For The Dogs

September 23rd, 2010 · 7 Comments · DIY, Food

While many dogs are well-behaved (and talented), the dogs in the video below, created by the musical group OK GO, have learned some awesome dog choreography. Take a look:

I’m not sure I could ever get my two pooches (pictured below with a friend) to act like the ones in this video, but they will do almost anything for a healthy (and not so healthy) treat:

Healthy Dog Treats
(adapted from his post)

Makes 12 dog biscuits

What You Need:

1/2 cup whole wheat flour
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1 cup oats
3/4 cup cornmeal
1/4 cup brown sugar
2 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 cup butter
1/4 cup peanut, almond or cashew butter
2 organic eggs
1/4 cup minced mint
1/4 cup minced parsley
cookie cutters (large or small)
cookie sheet

What To do:

1. In bowl, whisk dry ingredients.
2. In separate bowl, beat butter with peanut butter; beat in eggs, 1 at a time.
3. Stir in flour mixture, mint and parsley to make soft dough.
4. Divide in half; wrap and refrigerate until firm, about 1 hour.
5. On lightly floured surface, roll out dough to 1/2-inch thickness.
6. Using cookie cutter, cut out shapes.
7. Arrange cookie sheet.
8. Bake at 325°F until golden and firm, 35 to 40 minutes.
9. Transfer to rack; let cool.

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7 Comments so far ↓

  • Melissa Kowalski

    What a great video! Thanks for sharing. It is a joy to watch.

  • Peggyjo Clarke

    It calls for 2 tsp of baking. Is it soda or powder?

  • Ronnie

    Baking Powder!

    Thanks, Peggyjo for noticing that cut/paste mishap.

  • Mary Dobbin

    A question about the mint and parsley, do you use fresh or already prepared, e.g., bottled parsley? The video was amazing!!!

  • Ronnie

    Welcome, Mary. I use fresh mint and parsley because I have it growing in my garden. You can use dried and I’m sure your dog will love you just the same!

  • Barbara

    i think the recipe is good, but i question using cornmeal—-alot of dogs are allergic to corn,& if you are to use it, it should be organic as almost all corn is GMO these days

  • Ronnie

    Thanks, Barbara for sharing your thoughts about cornmeal. I would think you could substitute oatmeal for cornmeal.

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