Christmas cookies for your pooch & kitty!

‘Tis the season for merriment and homemade Christmas cookies.

While you’re enjoying those delectable confections,

remember the season should be fun for everyone…including your family pet!

Here are a couple easy recipes for homemade treats for your favorite pooch or kitty...

Why should people have all the fun!

Pooch cookies*

2 cups whole wheat flour

2 teaspoons garlic powder

2 cups white flour

1 cup skim milk powder

2 eggs

Water

1/2 cup pork dripping

Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.

2. Mix ingredients together with enough water to make a stiff dough.

3. Roll out and cut into Christmas shapes.

4. Bake on cookie sheet until hard.

Variations:

Add chicken baby food and a little less water for more protein.

Substitute applesauce or unsalted broth instead of water to add more flavor.

Sprinkling in a few bacon bits is another flavor enhancer.

Kitty Kookies

1 cup whole wheat flour

6 oz. can tuna in oil – undrained

1 Tbsp. vegetable oil or bacon grease

1 egg

1.       Combine all ingredients; mix well; add small amounts of water if mixture is too thick.

2.       -Turn dough onto a lightly floured surface and roll out to 1/4" thick

3.       -Cut shapes out of dough with a cookie cutter and place 1" apart on an ungreased cookie sheet.

4.       -Bake in a 350 degree oven for 20 minutes, or until firm.

5.       -Allow to cool on wire racks.

Can be stored in refrigerator for up to 3 weeks or in freezer for up to 1 year