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Soft Pumpkin Dog Treats Recipe

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  • Author: Eliza
  • Total Time: 23 minutes
  • Yield: 85 treats

Description

These soft pumpkin dog treats are a healthy and delicious snack for your furry friend. Made with simple ingredients like pumpkin purée, applesauce, flour, and egg, these treats are easy to prepare and packed with nutrients beneficial for dogs. Baked at a moderate temperature to keep them soft and chewy, they make a perfect homemade reward for your dog.

Ingredients

Dry Ingredients

  • 3 ½ cups all purpose flour (420g)

Wet Ingredients

  • 1 cup pumpkin purée (244g)
  • 1 large egg
  • ½ cup applesauce (113g)

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (180°C / Gas mark 4) to ensure it's ready once the dough is prepared.
  2. Mix wet ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk the egg until smooth, then add the applesauce followed by the pumpkin purée. Stir thoroughly to combine all the wet ingredients evenly.
  3. Add flour and combine: Gradually add the all-purpose flour into the wet ingredient mixture and stir until all the flour is incorporated, forming a soft dough consistency suitable for kneading.
  4. Knead the dough: Dust your work surface with flour and knead the dough a few times to ensure an even texture and uniformity.
  5. Roll out the dough: Using a floured rolling pin, roll the dough out on a lightly floured surface to about 1/8 inch thickness, which helps achieve a soft and chewy treat.
  6. Cut out treats: Cut the dough into desired shapes using cookie cutters or by hand. Gather the scraps, reroll, and continue cutting until all dough is used.
  7. Bake the treats: Place the cutouts on a parchment-lined baking sheet and bake in the preheated oven for approximately 18 minutes or until the edges start to firm but remain soft inside.
  8. Cool completely: Remove the baking sheet from the oven and let the treats cool completely on the sheet before serving to your dog to ensure they hold their shape and texture.

Notes

  • Ensure the treats are fully cooled before giving them to your dog to avoid burning their mouth.
  • Store treats in an airtight container for up to two weeks or freeze for longer shelf life.
  • If your dog has dietary restrictions, consult your vet before introducing new ingredients like pumpkin or applesauce.
  • You can customize the shape of treats using different cookie cutters to make snack time fun.
  • Prep Time: 5 minutes
  • Cook Time: 18 minutes
  • Category: Dog Treats
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: Pet Food

Find it online: https://recipekind.com/soft-pumpkin-dog-treats-recipe/