Peanut Butter Pups

I don't know about you, but I really don't use my microwave much. I use it for heating up cold coffee and hot dogs and that's about it.

I did find a recipe in an article written by Karen Herzog, for dog treats and they are SO easy, you just have to make them. I want to share it with you!





Peanut Butter Pups
Makes 2 dozen large or 4 dozen small dog biscuits
1½ cups whole-wheat flour
¼ cup rolled oats
¼ cup milk powder
1 teaspoon baking powder


¾ cup milk¾ cups creamy peanut butter


In a large mixing bowl using a fork, blend flour, oats, dry milk and baking powder. Mix in milk and peanut butter. Dough will be stiff and dry. Knead to incorporate ingredients.

Roll out dough to between 1/8- and ¼-inch-thickness; ¼-inch is too thick. Cut into 4 dozen small or 2 dozen large biscuits.

Coat any microwave-safe flat surface, such as glass plate, with vegetable oil spray. (She uses the glass carousel of her microwave.)
In batches, place biscuits on the surface and microwave 5 minutes on high (100% power).

Remove plate and let cool until biscuits are hard and dry. (Don't cool in microwave, as the cooking process creates steam.) Repeat with remaining biscuits. Store baked treats in an airtight container or plastic bag and place in refrigerator or freezer.

Note: Crunchy, dry treats are good for your dog's teeth.

My dog loves them!! And when I first made these, I could not find my doggy cookie cutters, so I used my Pampered Chef Apple Slicer, as you can see from the photo. It works great - the treats are perfect bite sizes AND you make so many more at one time!

These are so healthy and you can add carrots and apples to your recipe too!