Tail-Wagging Treats

From farm dogs frolicking on dairy farms to city pooches on sidewalks and every pup in between, no furry friend can resist a special treat. Please your best pal with these homemade, healthy dog treats whipped up in your own kitchen. 

Apple & Cheddar Bones

Start to finish: 1 hour
Makes: 18 small bones

Ingredients
2 eggs
2 cups whole-wheat flour
½ cup cheddar cheese, shredded
1 apple, grated with skin on (about 1 cup)
½ cup applesauce 

Method
Heat oven to 350 F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Set aside. In a medium-sized bowl, beat 1 egg lightly. Mix in flour, cheddar, apple and applesauce until fully combined. Sprinkle additional flour on a clean surface. Add dough and sprinkle a little more flour on top to prevent sticking.

Roll out dough to ¼-inch thick. Using a bone cookie cutter, or cookie cutter of choice, cut out bones and place on prepared baking sheet. Prick each bone with a fork to avoid over puffing. Lightly beat remaining egg with 1 tablespoon water. Brush over bones.

Bake until golden brown, about 15 minutes. Let cool completely before storing in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 1 week.  

Peanut Butter & Pumpkin Pup Cups

Start to finish: 15 minutes
Makes: 12 small pup cups

Ingredients
1 cup heavy cream
¼ cup peanut butter
¼ cup pumpkin puree

Method
In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the whisk attachment, beat heavy cream until soft peaks form.

Slowly beat in peanut butter and pumpkin puree. Add mixture to a gallon-sized zip-close bag fitted with a piping head. To serve, pipe into a small dish or cup. The cream can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.