Make your own goodies. If you enjoy baking for the rest of the family, try this easy homemade dog-friendly Gingerbread Cookie treat (oh…you will be loved!) from Brooklyn Dog Bites:

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Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup molasses 
  • 2 tablespoons honey 
  • 1 1/4 cups water
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 3 cups organic whole wheat flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
  • 1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh ginger

Directions

Preheat oven to 350°.

In a large bowl, combine molasses, honey, water, and olive oil. In another bowl, combine flour, baking soda, cinnamon, cloves, and ginger. Mix dry ingredients into wet. Divide dough into 2 balls, wrap, and refrigerate for 3-5 hours.

Roll out chilled dough to 1/4-inch thickness and cut into desired shapes.

Bake for 10-15 minutes.

Let cool completely and decorate with melted yogurt chips or carob, if desired.

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