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| Lotus and Maceday enjoying Snowmageddon 2011 |
We finished up the day by baking a double batch of yummy dog treats. Yes, our two dogs are more like children to us then pets. Lotus and Maceday give us so much love that I love making them all natural dog treats! Plus it is super fun. I found this recipe on Betty Crocker website and made them as Christmas presents for all our furry dog friends:) Just note..when giving them out as presents...please note that they are dog treats on the package..many human friends found that out.....that and I should have made them in dog bone shapes instead of Christmas Trees! This time around they are dog bone shapes!
The treats are very simple and quick to make! It makes a lot, so they are great to share with other dog friends!
The dogs and I also paid honor to Detroit's own The White Stripes, who announced that they are breaking up today, by jamming out to them during the baking!! The band's official statement:
"The White Stripes do not belong to Meg and Jack anymore. The White Stripes belong to you now and you can do with it whatever you want. The beauty of art and music is that it can last forever if people want it to. Thank you for sharing this experience. Your involvement will never be lost on us and we are truly grateful."
Thank you White Stripes for 13 years of amazing music!!!
I think Lotus & Maceday just know when I am baking them special treats ... they just lay under the table and wait for "droppings" as I bake!
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| Mommy's Little Helpers! |
Here is the recipe for Betty Crocker's Pumpkin and Peanut Butter Dog Treats:
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| A few of the yummy & all natural ingredients |
- 3 cups brown rice lour
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 cup peanut butter
- 2 eggs
- 1 can (15 oz) pumpkin (not pumpkin pie mix)
Directions
1. Heat oven to 350° F. In large bowl stir all ingredients until soft dough forms.
2. Divide dough in half. Using brown-rice-loured rolling pin, roll each dough half to 1/2 inch thickness on brown-rice-loured surface.
Cut with 3-inch cookie cutter. On ungreased cookie sheet, place cutouts about 1 inch apart.
3. Bake 35 to 40 minutes or until dry and golden brown. Cool 1 minute; remove from cookie sheet to cooling rack. Cool completely.
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| Dog Treats baking away! |
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4. Store in dog treat jar at room temperature up to 1 week. For longer storage keep in refrigerator or freezer.
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| Finished product!!!! |
Tip: To dress up your puppy treats, melt 1 cup yogurt chips (available at pet stores) and 1 teaspoon vegetable oil in microwavable bowl uncovered on High about 1 minute or until mixture can be stirred smooth. Drizzle over puppy treats.
Prep Time: 15 Minutes Start to Finish: 1 Hour 35 Minutes Makes: 36 puppy treats
*Brown Rice Flour can be found in your local grocery store in the natural/organic food section.
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| Special treats "L" for Lotus, "M" for Maceday and "D" for our good doggie friend Daisy:) |
Official Pumpkin & Peanut Butter taste testers!
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| Happy Customers!!! |
Though we did not get the "blizzard" that was expected..the Ziemann household was fully stocked for baking and a day of fun in the snow! Nothing beats being snowed in with the ones you love and making the ones you love so yummy treats!
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| Dreaming for another Snowmageddon day tomorrow!!! |
*It is to be noted that all pictures came from our handy point / shot camera not one of Chris's fancy pro cameras*
eat, drink and be happy ~ Jen Ziemann
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