Goin' to the Dogs

For Lando's birthday on Valentine's Day, he deserved a special treat.  Andrew and I made him some all-natural cookies and the neighborhood boys came over for Puppy Chow.  Both seemed to be a hit!

We all know how to make Puppy Chow, but here it is anyway:

Ingredients

• 9 cups crispy rice cereal squares
• 1/2 cup peanut butter
• 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
• 1 1/2 cups confectioners' sugar

Directions

1. In a saucepan over low heat, melt the chocolate; add peanut butter and mix until smooth.
2. Remove from heat, add cereal and stir until coated.
3. Pour powdered sugar into large plastic bag, add coated cereal and shake until well coated. Store in airtight container.

As for the dog biscuits, this recipe made so many that I could share with the two neighbor dogs. 

Ingredients:
  2 cups whole wheat flour
  1 cup rolled oats
  1/3 cup peanut butter, chunky or smooth (I used smooth this time)
  1 1/4 cups hot water
  1 beaten egg (if you want shiny biscuits)
  Additional flour for rolling

Instructions:
 Preheat oven to 350° F.
 Mix dry ingredients together.
 Roll to 1/8" and cut into shapes.
 Brush with egg.
 Bake 40 minutes.

The Real Scoop
by Lando, age 5
"The treats were good.  Thanks for not making me wear a party hat."