How to Make Pumpkin Dog Treats

Homemade pumpkin treats are a healthy way to pamper your pet. Many dogs enjoy the rich flavor of pumpkin, especially paired with a little molasses. Pumpkin is particularly beneficial for dogs because it is full of fiber, beta carotene and vitamins E and C. One of the many benefits of making your own dog treats is that you know exactly what ingredients went into the recipe. Store-bought dog treats are often full of chemicals and additives as well as mysterious ingredients such as by-products.

Things You'll Need

  • Oven Cookie sheet 1½ cups whole wheat or white flour 3 tbsp. applesauce 2 eggs 3/4 cup pure pumpkin (not pie filling) 1 tbsp. molasses ¼ cup water
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Instructions

    • 1

      Preheat oven to 400 degrees F and grease the cookie sheet.

    • 2

      Combine all the ingredients in a large-sized bowl, then mix together. The mixed batter should resemble the consistency of cookie dough.

    • 3

      Depending on how big you want the cookies to be, use a teaspoon or tablespoon to drop the dough onto the greased cookie sheet. Drop them approximately 1 inch apart.

    • 4

      Bake for 14 minutes or until the cookies are firm.

    • 5

      For crunchier cookies, turn the oven off and leave the cookies in the oven to cool for one to two hours. This recipe makes approximately two dozen cookies, depending on how big you make them.