Recipe Reviews for Double Sweet Potato Dog Treats

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Delicious dog treats

by Dodee
(Copperopolis, CA)

These treats are delicious!!! My husband tried one first and said that the dog wasn't going to get any, because he was going to eat them first.

My dog loved them, she licked her chops and followed me around the kitchen!

Sweet potato dog cookies

My dog just loved these, she wouldn't leave me alone. Did not take her long to eat them all.

What if you don't have honey for the dog treat recipe?

by Alicia
(Irvington, Kentucky)

What if you don't have things like honey, corn syrup or molasses in your home. Can anything else be substituted?

Chef's Answer ~ There's two substitutions I could think of, maple syrup and brown rice syrup.

I've done some research and it seems like you can substitute honey with the mixing of 1 1/4 cup of sugar (white or brown) with a 1/4 cup of liquid and 1/2 tsp of cream of tartar. Then you would use the amount of honey in the recipe with this mixture. For example, an 1/8 cup of honey could be replaced with an 1/8 cup of the above honey substitution.

I hope this helps. Happy Dog Treat Baking! :)

Sweet potato cookie

by Timmie
(Connecticut)

Both of my dogs loved this treat as did our neighbor doggie. We are down to only two left so I am about to make this again but using butternut squash this time. They both like the squash in their meal so I am going to try it.

They are very used to vegetables because their meal consists of kibble, low fat low sodium chicken broth and vegetables. They also love crunchy lettuce and raw crunchy green beans as treats.

Can you add the pumpkin and not use applesauce?

Want to try it using pumpkin and no applesauce. If this is OK, how much pumpkin?

Chef's Answer ~ You could substitute the sweet potato for pure pumpkin puree. I would start with 3/4 cup of pumpkin to replace the potato.

The applesauce will need to be substituted, it can not just be omitted from the recipe. I would recommend using another fruit puree, like 1/4 cup of thoroughly mashed banana.

Or, the applesauce can be replaced with 1/8 cup of canola oil and 1/8 cup of water.

Sweet Potato Cookie Consistency?

by Janet Rogers
(Surrey, United Kingdom)

I made these cookies but I am not sure I have the right consistency?

What is the finished dough supposed to resemble as mine was sticky and I had to use a spoon to put on to the baking tray.

I have cup measures but I am wondering what an 1/8 of a cup equals in UK measures?

I really enjoy your recipes as does my dog. Thank you.

Chef's Answer ~ Next time you make this recipe, or any dog treat recipe, and the dough is very very sticky, try adding a little extra flour. Add, and then hand knead the dough until it is a workable consistency.

An 1/8 cup measure is equal to two (2) tablespoons. It also is equal to 1/2 ounce or 14 grams.

Pumpkin Variation for Dog Treats

by Lisa
(PA)

If substituting canned pumpkin for the sweet potato, how much should be used? I made the treats using sweet potato and my dogs loved them! I'd like to try the pumpkin version as a Halloween treat for our obedience class.

Chef's Answer ~ I would start with 1 cup of canned pure pumpkin. You can always add more if the mixture is too dry, or a little more flour if it ends up being too wet.

I'm glad to hear your dogs loved them! I'm sure the obedience class will go well with homemade dog treats! :)

Spelt Flour

Can this recipe be made with spelt flour or any other wheat-free, gluten-free flour and have the same relative appearance and consistency?

Chef's Answer ~ Yes, using spelt flour should work just fine. You can also use oat flour, potato flour or brown rice flour for a wheat and gluten free dog treat recipe. Enjoy! :)