Recipe: Pumpkin & Peanut Butter Cookies

Show some love by spoiling your dog with these homemade, slightly crunchy cookies.

Ingredients:

• ¾ cup pumpkin purée
• ½ cup creamy peanut butter (Xylitol free)
• 1 egg yolk
• 1 cup flour
• 1 cup whole wheat flour
• ½ teaspoon baking powder

Instructions:

1. Preheat the oven to 180 °C (375 °F).
2. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
3. In a large bowl, add pumpkin, peanut butter, and egg yolk. Use an electric mixer and whisk until well combined.
4. Using a separate bowl, stir together dry ingredients.
5. Add dry ingredient mixture to pumpkin mixture and mix well. Dough will be quite dry.
6. Roll dough out onto a lightly floured surface into approximately 5mm (1/4 inch) thickness.
7. Use fun cookie cutters to cut shapes out of dough. Transfer to baking sheet. Ensure to leave enough space in between.
8. Bake cookies for 20-25 minutes depending on size.
9. Allow to cool completely.
10. Store cookies in airtight container for up to 2 weeks.

• Make sure that the peanut butter does not contain xylitol, which can be toxic to dogs.
• Consult with your veterinarian about any allergies your dog may have.