Cheese Dog Treats

Name: Cheese Dog Treats
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 3 dozen
Ingredients: 1 cup all-purpose flour; 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese; 1 tablespoon butter, softened; 1/3 cup whole milk

Total Time Prep: 15 min. Bake: 15 min. + standing

Yield 3 dozen

Test Kitchen Approved

Show your furry friend some love with these homemade cheese dog treats. The wholesome, human-friendly snack made with four simple ingredients is pawfect for rewarding good behavior (or any time).

Ingredients

1 cup all-purpose flour
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1 tablespoon butter, softened
1/3 cup whole milk

Directions

In a small bowl, combine flour and cheese. Stir in butter until combined. Gradually add milk just until moistened. Turn onto a lightly floured surface; knead 8-10 times.
Roll dough into a 12x9-in. rectangle; cut into 3x1-in. strips or with a bone shaped cutter. Place on ungreased baking sheets. Bake at 350° for 15 minutes or until golden brown. Let stand in the oven with the door slightly open until cooled completely. Store in an airtight container.

Nutrition Facts

1 treat: 30 calories, 1g fat (1g saturated fat), 4mg cholesterol, 24mg sodium, 3g carbohydrate (0 sugars, 0 fiber), 1g protein.

Any pampered pup will be lucky to fetch these cheese dog treats for Christmas. The yummy strips are made with real cheese, which most dogs can’t resist.—Lydia Driscoll, Milwaukee, Wisconsin

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