New Family Addition ... We make you Homemade Pumpkin Peanut Butter Dog Treats

Yes you read that right we have a new family member. A very sweet 5 year old Mini Pincher / Jack Russell Terrier named Chase. My friend had been foster him to rehabilitate him, from a bad home situation. He's a bit timid and shy but he's fitting in perfect with the family. My youngest who is usually afraid of dogs is in love!

So like anyone new to my home when you come to visit I make you something to eat! I went on a search for an easy dog treat!  I found a recipe for Homemade Pumpkin Peanut Butter Dog Treats on Damn Delicious. Easy and a big hit with our new pup.

Ingredients

• 2/3 cup pumpkin puree
• 1/4 cup peanut butter
• 2 large eggs
• 3 cups whole wheat flour, or more, as needed

Instructions

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat; set aside.

In the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, beat pumpkin puree, peanut butter and eggs on medium-high until well combined, about 1-2 minutes. Gradually add 2 1/2 cups flour at low speed, beating just until incorporated. Add an additional 1/4 cup flour at a time just until the dough is no longer sticky.

Working on a lightly floured surface, knead the dough 3-4 times until it comes together. Using a rolling pin, roll the dough to 1/4-inch thickness. Using cookie cutters, cut out desired shapes and place onto the prepared baking sheet.

Place into oven and bake until the edges are golden brown, about 20-25 minutes.

Let cool completely.

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Manic Monday ~ Sweets for my SWEETS!

I've been on a baking mission Sunday, everyone wanted something sweet. The dog put in his request for some new biscuits, I wanted something for after dinner and the church ladies put in a request for cookies for the new people that come to church.

First off we start with the dog "cookies" that I swear smelled so good I wanted to eat one!

Easy Pumpkin Dog Cookie Recipe

found on Best Dog Treat Recipes

• 1½ cups whole wheat flour
• 1 ½ cups unbleached flour
• 2 tablespoons dry milk
• 1/2 cup oatmeal
• 1 teaspoon ground ginger
• 1 teaspoon dry yeast
• 1 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1/2 cup water
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 1/2 cup canned pumpkin

Place all the ingredients in your bread maker and set it for the dough cycle.

Cut the dough into shapes.

Place the dog cookies on a lightly greased pan, and let them rise for an hour.

Bake the dog treats for 45 minutes to an hour, at 275 degrees F.

ALEXIS NOTES: She suggested leaving them overnight to dry in oven, our puppy likes them a little soft so I just put in air tight container (they can last for 30 days they don't last that long in our house). Also I only baked mine for 30 minutes.

Now on to a treat for mom!!! I'm trying to be better with not eating too much and lighter things if possible. I love Sparkpeople.com if you haven't gone there yet check them out, great for exercise tips & recipes.

Autumn Pumpkin Pudding

2 boxes sugar-free fat-free instant vanilla pudding (1.34 oz)
3 C. skim milk
1 can 100% pumpkin (15 oz.)
Pumpkin Pie spice to taste

Redi Whip

Mix first 4 ingredients together with a hand mixer until thickened, about 2 minutes. Chill for 5 minutes. Top with Redi Whip and serve. Makes 8 - 1/2 cup servings.

ALEXIS NOTES: I used french vanilla pudding & skipped the redi whip since I didn't have any left. (We won't talk about the week moment of me and a can of a redi whip ... we must just say that it is so fun to spray it in your mouth).

And when a person comes to church for the first time the youth will go take a bag of different cookies to there house the following week. I am one of the cookie makers :). NOW they want BIG cookies ... NOT one thing I have mastered (as you can see). So I made a smaller cookie.

Best Oatmeal Cookies

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• 3 eggs, beaten
• 1 cup raisins
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 cup butter, softened
• 1 cup brown sugar
• 1 cup white sugar
• 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 2 teaspoons baking soda
• 2 cups rolled oats
• 3/4 cup chopped pecans

1. In a small bowl, combine the eggs, raisins, and vanilla. Cover and chill for 1 hour.
2. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
3. In a medium bowl, cream together the butter, brown sugar, and white sugar. In a separate bowl, combine the flour, salt, cinnamon and baking soda; add to the creamed mixture and stir until all of the dry ingredients are absorbed. Next, stir in the egg and raisin mixture, then stir in the rolled oats and pecans. Dough will be stiff. Drop by teaspoonfuls onto an unprepared cookie sheet.
4. Bake for 10 to 12 minutes in the preheated oven, until the edges are golden. Allow cookies to cool 5 minutes on the baking sheet before removing to a wire rack to cool completely.

ALEXIS NOTES: I doubled the recipe, skipped raisins & pecans (since for ppl I don't know and allergies). Since I skipped those the batter was so runny I added in 2 cups of oatmeal.