Every dog deserves a treat at Christmas and these drool-worthy candy canes from Dog Treat Kitchen are the paw-fect festive treat!
Ingredients:- 3 cups all purpose flour
- 1/2 cup nonfat powdered milk
- 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1 cup warm water
- 1 chicken bouillon cube
- 2 large eggs
- 2 tsp red natural food colouring
- 1/2 tsp peppermint oil flavouring (optional)
Instructions:
- Whisk all your wet ingredients together until well combined. Add dry ingredients, one at a time, stirring between each addition to incorporate.
- Knead dough on floured surface for 2-3 minutes.
- Divide dough in half, make a well in one half and add the peppermint and food colouring-working it in and adding food colouring until desired colour is reached.
- Place both dough rolls back into bowl, cover, and refrigerate for 1 hour to firm dough.
- Preheat oven to 175 degrees Celsius
- Cover a cookie sheet in foil and spray with nonstick cooking spray.
- Remove dough from refrigerator, break each dough colour up into an equal number of pieces- about a Tbsp. or so in size-depending on the size of the recipient.
- Roll each ball into a small snake-like shape.
- Work on a long sheet of baking paper creating candy canes to prevent sticking- dough will still be somewhat sticky and that is normal.
- Twist one of each colour together and bend the end to create a hook shape.
- Place your “Candy Cane” on the foil lined baking sheet.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes.
- Cool completely and store in an airtight container.
Storing:
These dog candy canes will keep fresh for two or more weeks in the refrigerator. They also freeze beautifully. Keep them in the freezer for up to 6 months.
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