Woof! It’s me, Gracie. While any time is a good time for a walk, the kitchen is currently my favorite place to be. Finally, what’s baking is something just for me! Today we are making homemade pumpkin doggie biscuits.
Why Pumpkin?
Not only is pumpkin yummy, it’s a healthy superfood for us pups. Pumpkin helps regulate our doggie digestion system because it is high in fiber. I’m not exactly sure what “fiber” is, but I know I like it, and that’s all that matters to me. It is also great for keeping our tummies on track if things get a little sluggish.
Pumpkin is also excellent for boosting our immune systems and giving us more energy. That makes for a much happier pup! I’ll bark to that. Just be sure your family gives you pure pumpkin and not pumpkin pie filling, which has extra stuff that isn’t good for us.
Ingredients and Prep
- Roll out the dough. Flour a work surface to roll it out to about a ¼” thickness.
- Cut out biscuits using a bone-shaped cookie cutter.
- Place the biscuits on a cookie sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Bake at 300°F for about 90 minutes or until the biscuits feel firm to the touch.
- Cool and store them in a sealed container once cooled. Package up some biscuits for your neighborhood pals.
More Doggie Treats
If your human is looking for more doggie treats to bake, be sure to have them check out these Cheesy Dog Treats or these Oat and SunButter Puppy Bites.
Homemade Pumpkin Doggie Biscuits
Ingredients
- 2 cups whole wheat flour
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup quick oats oatmeal
- 1 tbsp wheat germ (optional)
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1 large egg
- 1/2 cup pure pumpkin
- 1/2 cups water plus 2 tbsp extra, if needed
Instructions
- In a large bowl, whisk together the flours, oatmeal, wheat germ (if using), and salt. Set aside.
- Using a hand or stand mixer, combine the egg and pumpkin until smooth.
- With the mixer speed on low, alternate the flour mixture and water. Start with the flour mixture then add the water 1 tbsp at a time until the dough becomes sticky.
- Roll the dough out on a lightly floured surface. Roll the dough into a 12 x 11 sheet, keeping the dough about ¼ inch thick.
- Use a bone-shaped cookie cutter to cut out the biscuits.
- Place the cut biscuits onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Bake at 300°F for about 90 minutes or until the biscuits feel firm to the touch.
- Cool on a wire rack. Once cooled completely, store biscuits in an airtight container or wrap them in cute gift bags to share.
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