NO FLEA DOG TREATS

1/2 cup vegetable oil
1/2 cup shortening
1 cup honey
2 eggs
3 ¾ cups white flour
2 teaspoons cream of tartar
1 teaspoon baking soda
½ cup cornmeal
2 teaspoons cinnamon


Mix vegetable oil, shortening , honey with eggs.

Beat well.

Add flour, soda and cream of tartar.

Knead dough until mixed well.
Shape dough by rounded teaspoons into balls.

Mix the cornmeal and cinnamon together in a bowl and roll balls in
mixture.

Place 2 inches apart on a greased cookie sheet .
Press the balls down with a fork.

Bake for 8-10 minutes at 400F. Cool on a rack.

Store in airtight container.
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> OK, I haven't had luck on a web search. In the past I have seen a
> recipe for making one's own doggie treats. Basically wheat flour,
> garlic powder for the stinky value, and whatever to bake into a firm,
> dry, cut-out biscuit. But I can't find it/them now. Anyone have a
> recipe?
>
> I'm the foster father at a distance of a cocker spaniel in New Orleans,
> a Katrina storm survivor. Long story. Paid some bills for care and
> medical, can't take him home cross-country, at least just now. So I
> want to send a personalized care package to his step-mom, including
> treats for the mutt and others in the nest.
>
> Next I need to investigate how bad it is for dogs to travel in an
> airplane baggage hold. But that's another story.
>
> So, anyone have a recipe for doggie biscuits?