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All dogs like treats, but these homemade cheddar cheese dog cookies are something special!
Cut out these cheddar cheese dog cookies with bone or fire hydrant shaped cookie cutters.
Cheddar Cheese Dog Cookies8 ounces shredded cheddar cheese 1/2 cup margarine 1 large egg 1 garlic clove, minced 1 1/2 cups whole wheat flour 1 1/2 cups wheat germPinch of salt 2 tablespoons milk Cream the cheese and margarine together using an electric mixer. Add the egg and garlic, beating mixture well. Stir in the flour, wheat germ, salt and milk, mixing well. Cover and chill dough for 1 hour. Roll dough out onto a floured work surface to 1/4-inch thick. Cut into desired shapes. Place on un-greased baking sheet. Bake at 375*F for 15 to 18 minutes. Cheddar Cheese Dog Treats You can change the flavor of these by substituting chicken bouillon for the beef. 1 cup rolled oats 1/3 cup margarine 1 cup boiling water 3/4 cup cornmeal 2 teaspoons white sugar 2 teaspoons beef bouillon granules 1/2 cup milk 1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese 1 egg, beaten 3 cups whole wheat flour Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). In a large bowl, combine rolled oats, margarine, and boiling water. Let stand 10 minutes. Grease cookie sheets. Thoroughly stir in cornmeal, sugar, bouillon, milk, cheddar cheese, and egg. Mix in flour, 1 cup at a time, until a stiff dough has formed. Knead dough on a lightly floured surface, mixing in additional flour as necessary until dough is smooth and no longer sticky. Roll or pat out dough to 1/2" thickness. Cut with a bone shaped cookie cutter, and place 1 inch apart onto the prepared cookie sheets. Bake 35 to 45 minutes in the preheated oven, until golden brown. Cool before serving. Store cheddar cheese dog cookies in a loosely covered container.Did You Know? Cheddar cheese has been made since at least 1170A pipe roll of King Henry II from that year records the purchase of 10,420 pounds of cheese A key innovation in the production of cheddar cheese was the invention of the Cheese mill by Joseph Harding in the nineteenth century. Gift Idea for Dog Lovers: Gift basket for the dog lover. Fill the a large dog bowl with: squeaky toy, rawhide bone, cheddar cheese dog cookies, dog brush, dog collar, leash, a baggie of healthy pet powder and homemade dog food or homemade dog treats Great Gift Idea: Green Cleaning Basket Fill a plastic tote with homemade carpet shampoo, dry carpet cleaner and deodorizer, all purpose cleaner, laundry soap, window and glass cleaner If you like my free recipes and would like to contribute, please leave a donation so you can enjoy the spirit of giving too. |