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Puffy Pumpkin Dog Treats

Simple and nutritious dog treats made with just two ingredients, perfect for rewarding your furry friend.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 24 treats
Course: Dog Treat, Snack
Cuisine: Dog Food
Calories: 40
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Key Ingredients
  • 1 1/4 cup whole wheat flour Use regular whole wheat flour.
  • 1 cup pumpkin puree Use plain canned pumpkin or homemade. Avoid pumpkin pie filling.
For Dusting
  • as needed flour Use for dusting the work surface to prevent sticking.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Lay another sheet of parchment on your work surface and lightly dust it with flour.
  3. In a large bowl, combine the whole wheat flour and pumpkin puree. Mix with a spoon, then use your hands to form a solid dough.
  4. Sprinkle a little flour on the dough and on the parchment, then roll the dough to about 1/4–1/2 inch thickness.
  5. Use a bone-shaped cutter (or any small cookie cutter) to cut shapes. Transfer shapes to the prepared baking sheet.
  6. Repeat rolling and cutting until the dough is used.
Baking
  1. Bake for 25 minutes.
  2. After 25 minutes, turn the oven off and leave the treats inside with the door closed to finish setting as the oven cools.
  3. When the oven is cool, remove the treats and let them fully cool on a rack.

Notes

Store in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks. For longer storage, freeze flat on a tray and then transfer to a sealed freezer bag for up to three months. Thaw in the refrigerator before serving.