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Turkey-Shaped Hypoallergenic Dog Treat Recipe for Thanksgiving

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Ingredients

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  • 1/2 C canned pumpkin puree (NOT pumpkin pie filling)
  • 4 TBSP blackstrap molasses
  • 4 TBSP water
  • 2 TBSP vegetable oil
  • 2 C whole wheat flour*
  • 1/4 tsp baking soda
  • 1/4 tsp baking powder

Icing Ingredients:

  • 1 1/2 tsp meringue powder
  • 1/2 C powdered sugar
  • 34 TBSP Golden yellow gel food coloring

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Line a cookie sheet/baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • Mix pumpkin puree, molasses, oil, and water together in a bowl.
  • Whisk whole wheat, baking soda, and baking powder together.
  • Add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture and stir well.
  • Wrap the dough into cling wrap and put it in the refrigerator for 2 hours.
  • Remove dough and allow to soften for about 15 minutes.
  • Put flour on a cutting board, and grab a rolling pin.
  • Begin to roll out the dough on the floured surface. If it sticks to the rolling pin, add some flour to the dough and work through it.
  • Roll out the dough and using the cookie cutter, cut out the turkeys.
  • Using a spatula transfer the unbaked cookies to the cookie sheet.
  • Bake at 350 degrees for 10-15 minutes.
  • Allow the cookies to cool completely on the cookie sheet.

For the Icing:

  • Combine all ingredients (except gel food coloring) into a bowl.
  • Using an electric mixer beat on low until stiff peaks form.
  • Add golden yellow gel food coloring.  Mix well.
  • Spoon into a frosting bag with a #2 tip.
  • Twist the open end of the pastry bag to push the icing to the tip.
  • Outline the turkey with the golden yellow icing.
  • Allow to dry for about 1 hour.
  • Author: Nicole