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Gingerbread dog cookies shaped like little dogs on a tray beside a rough collie by a Christmas tree

Gingerbread Dog Treats

Dog-safe gingerbread cookies with whole wheat flour, molasses and ginger, without nutmeg or sugar.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Servings: 40 cookies
Course: Dog Treat
Cuisine: American
Calories: 28
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups whole wheat flour about 240 g
  • 1/4 cup unsulfured molasses about 80 g
  • 1 large egg
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon optional
  • 1/2 cup water as needed

Method
 

  1. Heat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment.
  2. Whisk the flour, ginger and cinnamon in a bowl.
  3. In another bowl, mix the molasses, egg and 1/4 cup water.
  4. Stir the wet mix into the flour. Add more water a spoonful at a time until a firm dough forms.
  5. Roll 1/4 inch thick on a floured surface and cut small shapes, about 2 inches.
  6. Bake 20 to 25 minutes until firm and dry.
  7. Cool completely before icing or serving.

Notes

Calories are estimates from USDA FoodData Central values. Keep all treats to about 10% of daily calories. Store airtight up to 1 week or freeze up to 3 months. Never add nutmeg, cloves, allspice or xylitol.