Description
These Sweet Potato Dog Cookies are a healthy and tasty homemade treat made with natural ingredients like mashed sweet potato, rolled oats, and unsweetened peanut butter. Perfect for dogs, these cookies are easy to make and baked to a perfect crisp, offering a nutritious snack that supports your pet’s wellbeing.
Ingredients
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Dog Treat Ingredients
- 1 cup cooked sweet potato, mashed
- 1 ½ cups rolled oats
- ¼ cup peanut butter (unsweetened and xylitol-free)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper, ensuring a non-stick surface for baking.
- Mash Sweet Potato: In a large bowl, mash the cooked sweet potato until it reaches a smooth consistency, serving as the base of your cookie dough.
- Combine Ingredients: Add the rolled oats and peanut butter to the mashed sweet potato and stir thoroughly until all components are well combined into a uniform dough.
- Shape Dough: Roll the dough into small balls or use cookie cutters to create fun shapes that your dog will love, making sure pieces are evenly sized for consistent baking.
- Prepare Cookies for Baking: Place the shaped cookies onto the parchment-lined baking sheet and gently flatten them slightly with a fork to help them bake evenly and develop a crisp texture.
- Bake Cookies: Bake the cookies for 20-25 minutes or until the edges become lightly golden, indicating they are properly cooked and crunchy.
- Cool Down: Allow the cookies to cool completely on a wire rack before offering them to your dog to ensure they hold their shape and are safe to eat.
Notes
- Always use unsweetened, xylitol-free peanut butter, as xylitol is toxic to dogs.
- Let the cookies cool completely before giving them to your dog to avoid burns or soft texture.
- Store the cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to two weeks or freeze for longer storage.
- These treats are meant as occasional snacks and should not replace a balanced dog diet.
- Adjust the size of cookies depending on the size of your dog to avoid choking hazards.
