Really Good Dog Cookies

I've made these dog cookies a couple of times and Haven (our dog) and all her friends really like them. I think your dog will like them too.

Posted at the end is the original recipe (I've made those too and they're great also). This time I played with the recipe and added fresh carrots and carob chips, to simulate a chocolate chip cookie for a dog. They store really well in an airtight container.


You make up the dough, then roll them out like most cookies. I found this cookie cutter that's shaped like a bone and is a good size for a treat. I made a couple of batches around the holidays and they made great gifts for our friends and family who also have dogs.


The recipe makes a lot, so plenty to share with all your dog's friends. Haven is very social and loves to play, so neighbors walking their dogs often stop by to chat and let their dog play for a while in our yard with Haven. They get dog treats and plenty of water before continuing on their walk. With the nice weather this weekend, I'm sure there will be a lot of that going on! Enjoy!




Here's the recipe:

Dog Cookies

1/2 cup molasses
3 tablespoons honey
1/4 cup vegetable oil
1/2 cup water
3 cups all purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon ground cloves
1 teaspoon ground ginger

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Line cookie sheets with parchment paper.

In a large mixing bowl, combine molasses, honey, oil and water.
In another bowl, mix together the flour, baking soda, cinnamon, cloves and ginger. Stir the dry mixture into the molasses mixture until well-blended.

On a lightly floured surface, knead and roll out dough to 1/4-inch thickness, using more flour if necessary to prevent the dough from sticking. Use a cookie cutter to cut into shapes. Transfer to the cookie sheets and bake for 20 minutes, until lightly browned. Cool completely on racks; store in airtight container.