Cat Chow Cookies (Pet Treats)

• canola cooking spray
• 250 mL (1 cup) whole wheat flour
• 50 mL (1/4 cup) barley flour
• 50 mL (1/4 cup) skim milk powder
• 25 mL (2 tbsp) wheat germ
• 25 mL (2 tbsp) catnip*
• 25 mL (2 tbsp) honey or corn syrup
• 50 mL (1/4 cup) canola oil
• 1 egg

Directions

Preheat oven to 180° C (350° F). Prepare cookie sheet by spraying with canola cooking spray. In large bowl, mix flours, skim milk powder, wheat germ and catnip. In smaller bowl, blend honey or syrup, canola oil and egg. Add liquid ingredients to dry ingredients. Mix well. Using a teaspoon, drop small mounds of the mixture onto prepared cookie sheet. Bake until dry on top, about 10 minutes. Once cooled, store in an airtight container.

Yield:

Notes

The amount of catnip used may need to be adjusted, depending on its freshness. Adding too much may encourange your cat to play with the treat, rather than eat it.

Depending on the size of the treat or the preference of your cat, cookies may need to be broken into smaller pieces.

Source: Alberta Canola Producers Commission