Three out of five U.S. households include a furry or feathered family member, according to the American Pet Products Association. So anyone feeling stumped over what holiday gift to select for those folks who have everything may want to consider bypassing the humans and instead indulging their animals.
–Elana Ashanti Jefferson
WeekendProject
Fresh dog treats
Everyone loves a thoughtful homemade gift, including the pooch!
Ingredients
1 cup rolled oats
1/3 cup margarine
1 cup boiling water
3/4 cup cornmeal
2 teaspoons white sugar
2 teaspoons beef bouillon granules
1/2 cup milk
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1 egg, beaten
3 cups whole wheat flour
Directions
Preheat oven to 325 degrees. In a large bowl, combine rolled oats, margarine and boiling water. Let stand 10 minutes. Grease cookie sheets.
Thoroughly stir in cornmeal, sugar, bouillon, milk, cheddar cheese and egg. Mix in flour, 1 cup at a time, until a stiff dough has formed.
Knead dough on a lightly floured surface, mixing in additional flour as necessary until the dough is smooth and not sticky. Roll or pat out dough to 1/2-inch thickness. Cut with a cookie cutter, then place each treat 1 inch apart on prepared cookie sheets.
Bake 35 to 45 minutes until golden brown. Cool before serving. Store in a loosely covered container. Source:
