BEEFY DOG TREATS

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These healthy, meat-flavored biscuits make perfect "pet" gifts. Don't forget to leave a few for Santa's reindeer, too!-Lori Kimble, Mascoutah, Illinois

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 40m

Yield 3 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

1 package (1/4 ounce) active dry yeast
1/4 cup warm water (110° to 115°)
1 teaspoon beef bouillon granules
2 tablespoons boiling water
2-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup nonfat dry milk powder
1 cup whole wheat flour
1 cup cooked long grain rice
1 envelope unflavored gelatin
1 jar (4 ounces) vegetable beef dinner baby food
1 large egg
2 tablespoons vegetable oil

Steps:

Preheat oven to 325°. In a small bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water. In another small bowl, dissolve bouillon in boiling water. In a large bowl, combine all-purpose flour, milk powder, wheat flour, rice and gelatin. Stir in baby food, egg, oil, yeast mixture and bouillon mixture until combined. , On a lightly floured surface, knead 8-10 times until mixture forms a ball. Roll to 1/4-in. thickness. Cut with a floured 2-in. bone-shaped cookie cutter. Place 1 in. apart on ungreased baking sheets., Bake until set, 18-25 minutes. Remove to wire racks to cool. Let stand 24 hours or until hardened. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 66 calories, Fat 1g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 6mg cholesterol, Sodium 39mg sodium, Carbohydrate 11g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.