I made this treat Jar that will house some healthy and tasty treats for my Dog. You can also make a treat jar like this by following the directions below. Feel free to change the embellishments for a cat if you want.
What you will need:
- A jar with lid. If you have an empty jar in your pantry like I did, you can use that jar. If you need a jar remember that most Dollar Stores have the Kerr type jars in different sizes. You could even use the large size peanut butter jars- just wash them good anfd remove the label.
- Pet stickers to embellish. I carry a great stamp set in my online store that will help you label and decorate the jar.(Christmas Scottie #159744)
- Fabric or Designer Series Paper that you can cover the lid with.
- A tag. You can use a pre-made one like I did from the Dollar Store or use any label punch or die from your inventory.
- Pet treats. You can use store bought treats or you can make you own. I have included a recipe below.
- Adheasive to adhere the jar lid cover and possibly embellishments.
** I printed a picture of my dog for the front of the jar. I took the picture with my phone and printed it with my HP Sprocket Printer.**
Easy Peanut Butter Pumpkin Dog Treats
I found this recipe on line a few years ago and do not remember who posted the recipe. I think it was from Cully’s Kitchen.
- ¼ cup peanut butter
- 2/3 cup pumpkin puree
- 2 large eggs
- 3 cups whole wheat flour (plus ¼ extra on standby if needed)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350F.
- Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.o apply a good coverage of cooking spray.
- Place the eggs, peanut butter, and pumpkin in a stand mixer bowl fitted with the paddle attachment. Mix on medium high until well combined (about 2-3 minutes). Reduce mixer speed to low and add the flour a ¼ cup at a time until dough is no longer sticky-add more flour if needed. Dough will separate from the sides of the bowl when ready.
- Place dough on a lightly floured surface and knead by hand until dough comes together (If your dough is to sticky add a little more flour at this time).
- Using a rolling pin roll dough out to a ¼ inch thickness and cut using a cookie cutter into the shapes you want; place on baking sheet. ( I used a cookie cuter that is bone shaped.)
- Bake for 25 minutes or until edges start to brown. Baking time could vary depending on the size and thickness of the cutout treats.
- Once the treats have cooled you can put them in the treat jar.
