Dog Treat Candy Canes

By cwyorkiex3

Homemade dog treats made with this, or any of our free dog treat recipes, make the perfect gift. They will show your recipient that you really care. Not only will your human friend appreciate the gift, your four legged friend will flip over the chicken and peppermint flavor of this classic seasonal treat.

This is a fun dog treat recipe to make. Don't be intimidated by the number of steps needed to make this homemade dog treat. They are all easy steps, in fact you could make it even more enjoyable by having your kids or other family members help you roll out "worm" shapes for your dog.

Ingredients

• 3 cups all purpose flour
• 1/2 cup nonfat powdered milk
• 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
• 1 cup warm water
• 1 chicken bouillon cube
• 2 large eggs
• 2 teaspoon red food coloring
• 1/2 teaspoon peppermint oil flavoring (optional)
• 1 large egg (for an egg wash)
• Additional flour for kneading

Details

Servings 20

Preparation

Step 1

Whisk together the flour, powdered milk and baking powder.

In a small bowl, pour the warm water over the chicken bouillon, stir until dissolved. Whisk the eggs into the chicken water.

Form a well in the dry ingredients, pour in the wet ingredients. Stir until thoroughly combined. Knead the dough for about two minutes. Add more flour until the dough is no longer sticky. Separate the dough in half.

Form a well in one of the balls of dough. Add the food coloring and peppermint flavoring. Wearing food safe gloves, knead the coloring and flavoring throughout the dough.

Cool the dough in the refrigerator for 2 hours or in the freezer for 30 minutes.

Preheat the oven to 350°F.

Divide each ball of dough into tablespoon sized balls. Gently roll each ball into a "worm" shape, letting the dough rest when needed. Each strip should be about 5 inches long.

Spray a baking sheet with nonstick cooking spray.

Twist one plain strip with a red strip, and curl the end to shape a candy cane. Place on the baking sheet.

Whisk the extra egg in a small bowl. Using a pastry brush, thoroughly coat each candy cane with the egg wash.

Bake for 10 minutes. Cool completely on a wire rack.

Storing:
This recipe does not contain preservatives, so the treats will need to be refrigerated. These dog candy canes will keep fresh for two or more weeks in the refrigerator. They also freeze beautifully. Keep them in the freezer for up to 6 months.


These candy cane dog treats make the perfect gift. Lay them on top of each other and tie with ribbon. Place a tag on the cookies to show that they're for your four legged recipient. Then package it with a coffee mug & hot chocolate for your human friend. Or, better yet, make them to show your dog just how much you care.