Gingerbread Men Dog Treats with Icing
Prep Time
30 mins
Cook Time
30 mins
Total Time
1 hr
Servings: 16
Calories: 79 kcal
Ingredients
Gingerbread treats
- 1-1/4 cups oat flour
- 1/2 cup canned pumpkin puree not pumpkin pie mix
- 3 Tbsp. flaxseed meal
- 1-1/2 Tbsp. blackstrap molasses
- 1 Tbsp. olive oil
- 1 tsp. cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp. ginger
Icing
- 4 tsp. water
- 1 tsp. honey filtered, not raw
- 1 tsp. coconut oil
- 2 Tbsp. cornstarch
- 1/8 tsp. xanthan gum
Instructions
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Preheat oven to 325 degrees F. Line cookie sheet with parchment paper or silicone baking mat.
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In medium bowl, whisk together dry ingredients.
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Add wet ingredients and combine until dough comes together.
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Wrap dough in plastic wrap and let rest 5 minutes.
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Unwrap and knead 3-4 times.
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Roll dough to ¼-inch thick.
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Using 3-inch cookie cutter, cut shapes and place on lined cookie sheet.
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Bake 25-30 minutes or until treats look very dry and bottoms are browned. (Note: For softer treats, bake for less time.)
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Transfer to wire rack and cool completely.
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In small bowl, combine 4 teaspoons water, coconut oil and honey for icing.
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Microwave for 10-20 seconds or until coconut oil is soft. Whisk to melt oil and combine ingredients.
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Sprinkle cornstarch over wet ingredients, one tablespoon at a time, and whisk to combine thoroughly. (Note: There should be no lumps.)
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Sprinkle xanthan gum over mixture and whisk to thicken into a pipeable consistency. If too thick, add drops of water until desired consistency.
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Spoon icing into piping bag or similar for decorating. Allow icing to harden. (Note: Refrigerate leftover icing. To use icing again, let sit out until at room temperature.)
Recipe Notes
Shelf-life & Storage
Crunchy: Store in airtight container in cool, dry place. These treats will last 2-3 weeks. Refrigerate for longer shelf-life.
Soft: Store in airtight container in refrigerator. These can also be frozen for up to 3 months.
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Nutrition Facts
Gingerbread Men Dog Treats with Icing
Amount Per Serving
Calories 79
Calories from Fat 27
% Daily Value*
Fat 3g5%
Saturated Fat 1g5%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g
Monounsaturated Fat 1g
Sodium 5mg0%
Potassium 96mg3%
Carbohydrates 11g4%
Fiber 2g8%
Sugar 2g2%
Protein 2g4%
Vitamin A 1192IU24%
Vitamin C 0.4mg0%
Calcium 20mg2%
Iron 1mg6%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.