How to Make Homemade Dog Snacks

Give a package of these canine treats to your favorite dog. Include a bone-shaped cookie cutter and a copy of the recipe for the dog owner!

Things You'll Need

  • 1 cup rolled oats
  • 1/3 cup of butter
  • 1 cup boiling water
  • 1 cup of corn meal
  • 1 tablespoon sugar
  • 1 to 2 teaspoons chicken or beef-flavored instant bouillon
  • 1/2 cup of milk
  • 4 oz. (1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese
  • 1 egg, beaten
  • 2 to 3 cups all purpose or whole wheat flour
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Instructions

    • 1

      Preheat oven to 325 degrees. Grease cookie sheets. In a large bowl, combine one cup of rolled oats, 1/3 cup of butter and one cup of boiling water. Let stand for ten minutes. Stir in 3/4 cup of corn meal, one tablespoon of sugar, one or two teaspoons of chicken or beef bouillon, one half cup of milk, one cup of cheddar cheese and one beaten egg. Mix well.

    • 2

      Spoon all purpose or whole wheat flour into measuring cup; level off. Add flour one cup at a time to mixed ingredients in bowl. Mix flour after each added cup. This will form a stiff dough. On a floured surface, knead dough until it is smooth and no longer sticky; knead for about four minutes. Roll or pat out dough to 1/2 inch thickness; cut out dough with dog bone cookie cutter.

    • 3

      Place cut out dog bone dough snacks one inch apart on greased cookie sheets. Bake in 325 degree preheated oven for 35 to 45 minutes or until golden brown. Cool on rack. Store loosely covered. This recipe makes 3-1/2 dozen large dog treats or 8 dozen small dog treats.