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Microwave Dog Cookies Gift in a Jar
by Jane Lake
This recipe doesn't spread while baking in the microwave, and it makes a large plate of yummy dog treats. Yes, I tasted them, (they have no objectionable ingredients) - but my main taste testers, my two shelties, are the true connoisseurs. Let's just say I have to ration these carefully to make them last!
I like making homemade dog treats for my dogs; I know exactly what goes into them and feel better knowing that I'm not giving out dog treats loaded with unnecessary preservatives.
I do store these in the fridge after baking in the microwave - but they never seem to be in there for long!
You could just mix all the ingredients listed and continue with the baking instructions. But this recipe makes an attractive layered gift in a jar for dog lovers, so I included it in this section. I've also made a printable gift tag that includes the ingredients and the instructions, so that you can easily pass on this idea to others!
Directions:
All the directions are included on our printable gift tag, which also features a picture of the finished gift in a jar. Just print, cut out, and fold as a quarter fold card - in half, and then in half again, so that the photo is on the front, the ingredients and directions are in the center, and the "To and From" tag is on the back.
Microwave Dog Cookie Jar Mix
- 1 cup whole wheat flour
- 1/2 cup plain flour
- 1/4 cup cornmeal
- 1/2 cup quick cooking oats
- 2/3 cup skim milk powder
- 1/2 cup quick cooking oats
- 1/2 cup whole wheat flour
- 1-1/2 tsp beef boullion granules
Layered Dog Cookies
Layer the ingredients, in the order given, in a 1 quart jar, packing each layer firmly.
To Use:
Empty jar contents into a bowl. Cut in 1/2 cup of shortening, 1 slightly beaten egg and 3/4 cup of hot water. Knead for five minutes. Roll 1/2" thick on a floured board. Cut into bone shapes or triangles etc.
Microwave at 60% power for about 10-15 minutes, rotating plate. Let cool and store in the refrigerator.
I'm concerned about the beef (and chicken on other treat recipes) bullion that's called for in these recipes. About 99% of the bullion cubes contain garlic and onion which has been proven to cause Heinz Body Hemolytic Anemia in dogs. The few bullion cubes that didn't contain onion or garlic contained MSG. I went with a bullion cube that contained MSG over the ones that contained onion and garlic because I realize that a little bit of MSG is a lot safer than even a little bit of onion or garlic but it would be great if you could come up with a substitute for the bullion cubes.
Could you substitute same amount of vegetable oil for shortening? Does use of boullion make it salty?
It is listed this way for the layering purpose. It looks more attractive when it's separated like this. If you are not making a gift jar you can just add it together like you suggested.
