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Instructions
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Preheat oven to 350* F. In a small bowl, whisk together the whole wheat flour, baking powder, and cinnamon. Set aside.
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In a medium bowl, stir together the peanut butter and apple sauce. Add the flour mixture one cup at a time until it forms a stiff dough. Add more flour as necessary – you want it to be stiff enough to roll and shape. Alternatively, if the dough is too stiff, add water 1 Tablespoon at a time until it is workable.
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On a floured surface, roll the dough to 1/8-1/4” thickness. Cut out cookies using a cookie cutter, or cut into squares. Re-roll the dough as necessary, cutting out cookies until it’s all used up.
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Place cookies on cookie sheets lined with parchment paper. Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until they are lightly brown and starting to get crunchy (they will also firm up as they cool). Cool the cookies on a wire rack, and store them in an airtight container for up to a week. You can also freeze them!
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Tips & Tricks (5)
- Natural Peanut Butter Selection 🥜Use peanut butter with no added sugar or xylitol (which is toxic to dogs), and stir well to incorporate any separated oils for better texture and moisture in the cookies.
- Applesauce Moisture Control 💧Use unsweetened applesauce at room temperature and measure it precisely—too much will create overly soft cookies, while too little results in dry, crumbly treats.
- Don't Overmix the Dough 🥄Mix ingredients just until combined to avoid developing excess gluten, which can make the cookies tough instead of achieving that perfect chewy texture dogs love.
- Cooling for Optimal Texture ❄️Allow cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack—this sets the structure and prevents them from breaking apart when handling.
- Storage Longevity Hack 🏺Store cooled cookies in an airtight container with a piece of bread to maintain softness, and refrigerate for up to 2 weeks or freeze for up to 3 months for maximum freshness.
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Diet at a Glance
Vegetarian
Vegan
Low Sugar
High Protein
Low-Cholesterol
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