Description
Spooky halloween pumpkin & apple jack-o-lantern cookies bring canine companions a festive seasonal treat. Packed with wholesome ingredients and playful design, these homemade doggy delights offer a tail-wagging celebration perfect for furry friends.
Ingredients
Scale
Pumpkin-Based Ingredients:
- 1 cup (240 ml) pumpkin puree (unsweetened)
- 1/2 cup (120 ml) unsweetened applesauce
Flour Ingredients:
- 2 cups (256 g) whole wheat flour
Spice Ingredients:
- 1/2 teaspoon (2.5 ml) cinnamon (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the kitchen workspace by setting the oven temperature to 350°F and lining a baking sheet with parchment paper for easy cookie removal.
- Mix pumpkin purée and applesauce in a large mixing bowl until they create a smooth, uniform consistency.
- Gradually incorporate whole wheat flour and ground cinnamon into the wet mixture, stirring continuously to develop a cohesive dough.
- If the dough feels excessively sticky, dust additional flour onto the surface and work it into the mixture until it becomes more manageable.
- Sprinkle flour on a clean countertop and roll out the dough to approximately 1/4 inch thickness using a rolling pin.
- Press a Jack-O’-Lantern shaped cookie cutter into the rolled dough, carefully transferring each cut-out onto the prepared baking sheet.
- For enhanced visual appeal, use a small knife to carefully carve playful facial expressions onto each cookie.
- Place the cookie-filled baking sheet into the preheated oven and bake for 20-25 minutes until the edges turn golden and the cookies feel firm to the touch.
- Remove from the oven and allow the treats to cool completely on a wire rack before presenting them to your canine companion.
Notes
- Choose a smooth, consistent pumpkin purée without added sugars or spices to ensure dog-friendly ingredients.
- Use whole wheat flour sparingly if your dog has grain sensitivities, potentially substituting with alternatives like coconut or oat flour.
- Work the dough quickly and gently to prevent overhandling, which can make treats tough and less appealing to dogs.
- Allow cookies to cool entirely to maintain crisp texture and prevent potential mouth burns for your furry friend.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Recipes for Dogs
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 24
- Calories: 40
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 0mg
- Fat: 0.5g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg