Dog Treats

• 3 Cups Whole Wheat Flour
• 1 Cup Rolled Oats
• 3/4 Cup Cornmeal
• 2 Teaspoons Beef or Chicken Bouillon Granules
• 1 Cup Boiling Water
• 5 1/3 Tablespoons Unsalted Butter, cut into pieces
• 2 Teaspoons Sugar
• 1/2 Cup Milk
• 1 Cup Shredded Cheddar cheese
• 1 Egg, beaten
• Non-stick Cooking Spray

Preheat oven to 325 degrees F. In a large mixing bowl, combine rolled oats, butter, and boiling water. Let this mixture rest for 10 minutes. While the mixture is resting grease cookie sheets.

After mixture has rested add the cornmeal, sugar, beef or chicken bouillon, milk, Cheddar cheese, and egg to the mixture. Stir well. Mix in the whole wheat flour, one cup at a time, until the dough is stiff. Move the dough onto a lightly floured surface and knead, adding additional flour if necessary until the dough is smooth and no longer sticky.

Roll dough with the rolling pin to 1/2-inch thickness. Cut rolled dough with a cookie cutter, and place on greased baking sheet, be sure to space evenly. Re-roll any remaining dough pieces and cut with cookie cutters until all dough has been used.

Bake at 325 degrees F. for 35-45 minutes, until golden brown. Place on cooling rack and let the treats cool and harden completely. Store in air-tight container. Treats keep well for a few days in the refrigerator; they also can be stored in the freezer and defrost as needed.

Recipe Tips:

• If you do not have bouillon granules, then you can use bouillon cubes by dissolving them in the boiling water before adding to the mixture.
• For an even healthier option substitute honey for sugar.

• 2 Cups Flour
• 1/2 Cup Cornmeal
• 1/2 Cup Rolled Oats
• 3 Tablespoons Peanut Butter (smooth, crunchy, all-natural use whatever brand is your dog's favorite)
• 2 Teaspoons Vanilla
• 1/2 Cup Water (more may be added later if needed)
• 1/2 Cup Oil
• 2 Eggs
• Non-stick Cooking Spray

Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Grease cookie sheets. In a large mixing bowl combine peanut butter, vanilla, water, oil, and eggs. In a medium-sized mixing bowl combine flour, cornmeal, and oats. Whisk dry ingredients together, then mix in wet mixture and form a ball of dough. Move the dough onto a lightly floured surface and knead, adding additional flour if necessary until the dough is smooth and no longer sticky.

Roll dough with the rolling pin to 1/2-inch thickness. Cut rolled dough with a cookie cutter, and place on greased baking sheet, be sure to space evenly. Re-roll any remaining dough pieces and cut with cookie cutters until all dough has been used.

Bake at 400 degrees F. for 20 minutes at 400°F. Place on cooling rack and let the treats cool and harden completely. Store in air-tight container. Treats keep well for a few days in the refrigerator; they also can be stored in the freezer and defrost as needed.