Cat and Dog Cookies
Kitten-shaped dog treats with a perfect batter texture, made with whole wheat flour, cornmeal, and peanut butter.
Ingredients
whole wheat flour
1½cup
all-purpose flour
1/2 cup
cornmeal
1/2 cup
quick-cooking oats
1/2 cup
creamy peanut butter
3 tbsp
canola oil
1/2 cup
large egg
2
water
1/2 cup
vanilla extract
1 tbsp
wheat germ (for sprinkling on top)
2 tbsp
Instructions
1
Baking Preparation
Adjust the oven rack to the center position and preheat to 350°F. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
2
Mix the Dry Ingredients
In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, cornmeal, and oats. Set aside.
3
Make the Dough
In a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, beat the peanut butter and canola oil until combined. Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition, then beat in the water and vanilla. Reduce the speed to low and add the dry ingredients, mixing until just combined.
4
Roll and Cut
Turn the dough out onto a work surface and knead once or twice until smooth (it will be a little greasy). Dust the dough and work surface with flour and roll out to 3/16 inch thick. Using a 2½ inch cat-shaped cookie cutter, cut out as many cookies as possible and arrange them on the baking sheets, spacing them 1 inch apart. Sprinkle lightly with wheat germ and gently press into the dough with your hand. Gather the scraps (you may need to knead them a few times to make them stick together), re-roll, and cut out more cookies.
5
Bake
Bake the cookies one sheet at a time for 18 to 20 minutes, until lightly browned and firm. Transfer the cookies to a wire rack to cool completely.
