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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.
my dogs also like cewy dog treats and i was also wondering if there is a recipe that i could use to make chewy dog treats????
This sounds like the perfect recipe for my Girl Scouts to make at next weeks meeting while earning their Pet Care badge! Thanks for posting this easy no-bake recipe for others to try!
I was putting all of the layers in a jar the other day (packing as I went along like the recipe said) but it ended out that I had almost 1/4 of the jar not filled at the top. Any suggestions?
get a smaller jar :P
HI i do you know if you can substatute the shortening with anything else that would be more healthier? thanks so much...cathi
When I make our dog treats (been doing them from scratch for almost 10 yrs. for our 12 1/2 yr old Lab mix who is very healthy) I actually use grease from hamburger or bacon saved in a jar in the fridge. Dogs need some oil for their coats. Their dietary needs are different from people's. If you are concerned about your pet's weight, limit treats to one a day and do not feed table scraps. Also control how much dog food they eat and take them for daily walks :-) Blessings to your furry friends!
Hello~ I have two dogs, my dog Sydney a boxer mix & my dog Spike, a chihuahua and they don't like hard dog biscuits or treats...do you have a receipe for chewy or soft doggie treats or biscuits? Thank you so much and HELP!!! Lori
Well Thank You I was thinking that, just wanted to be sure.
In this recipe has whole wheat flour and quick oats two times can I ask why?
If that is the ingredients why doesn't it just say 1 1/2 cup whole wheat flour instead of 1 cup then 1/2 cup also with the oats.
Hi, Jackie,
The only reason these two ingredients are split into two separate measurements is because that makes more layers in the jar, and looks a little more interesting. But you could just combine the amounts and add them once, if you preferred, or mix all the ingredients together instead of making a layered jar mix.
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