A Christmas baking treat!

Are you getting into the festive spirit with some baking for the holidays? If so why not make some doggy friendly treats for our 4 legged friends too?! Popski, one of our December Dogs of the Month, thinks this recipe is paw licking good!

Holiday Chicken and Chedder Treats

You will need

• 1 cup rolled oats
  
  
• 1/3 cup margarine
  
  
• 1 cup boiling water
  
  
• 3/4 cup cornmeal
  
  
• 1 tablespoon white sugar
  
  

• 2 teaspoons chicken bouillon granules
  (concentrated chicken flavour)
• 1/2 cup milk
  
  
• 1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese
  
  
• 1 egg
  
  
• 2 1/2 cups whole wheat flour
  

 

1. Preheat the oven to  165 degrees . Grease cookie sheets. In a large bowl, stir together the rolled oats, margarine and boiling water. Set aside for 10 minutes.
2. Combine the cornmeal, sugar, and bouillon, stir into the oat mixture along with the egg and milk until smooth. fold in the shredded cheese. Gradually stir in the flour until a stiff but workable dough is formed. Knead the dough for a few turns. On a lightly floured surface, roll the dough out to 1/2 inch thickness. Cut with a bone-shaped cookie cutter or cut into 1x3 inch rectangles. Place treats 1 inch apart onto the prepared cookie sheets.
3. Bake for 35 to 40 minutes in the preheated oven, until golden brown. Remove from the baking sheet to cool completely on wire racks.