Peanut Butter Dog Bones

This recipe was inspired by Marc Simont's The Stray Dog . To learn more about the book and see all our Stray Dog activities, click here.  

What is better way to spend International Dog Biscuit Appreciation Day than making dog biscuits? Kids will love seeing the results of their efforts: the wagging tail and licking lips of the family pooch. If you don't have a canine companion, your local animal shelter might accept these to share with their current residents. 

 

Peanut Butter Dog Bones

Recipe adapted from Three Dog Bakery Cookbook.

Ingredients

• 2 cups whole wheat flour (we used white whole wheat)
• 1 tablespoon baking powder
• 1 cup peanut butter (preferably no salt added)
• 1 cup skim milk

1. Heat oven to 375 degrees F. Lightly spray a large baking sheet with non-stick cooking spray. 
2. In the bowl of a standing mixer, mix peanut butter and milk on LOW speed until well combined.
3. Add baking powder and flour and mix until a smooth dough forms. 
4. Roll dough out on a floured surface to about 1/4 inch thick. 
5. If you have a bone-shaped cookie cutter, use that to cut out the shapes. You can also use a cookie cutter in another shape, or cut into squares using a pizza cutter or butter knife. 
6. Place treats on greased cookie sheets and bake for 20 minutes or until light golden brown. Cool, and store in an airtight container.